Translation guide
The English word "assembly" covers several distinct concepts: a gathering of people, a legislative body, the act of putting parts together, and a collection of parts. This guide breaks down these meanings and provides natural Japanese equivalents for each.
A group of people gathered together for a common purpose, such as a meeting, ceremony, or school event.
General term for a gathering or meeting of people, often for a specific purpose like a political rally, community meeting, or social event.
明日、公園で集会があります。
There will be an assembly in the park tomorrow.
学生たちは講堂に集会した。
The students assembled in the auditorium.
A casual gathering or get-together. More informal than 集会.
今夜、友達の家で小さな集まりがあります。
There's a small gathering at a friend's house tonight.
A formal meeting or assembly, often used for business or organizational gatherings.
来週、取引先との会合があります。
There is a meeting with a client next week.
Morning assembly, specifically in a school or company setting.
毎朝、全校朝礼があります。
There is a school-wide morning assembly every day.
A group of people elected to make laws or decisions for a country or region, such as a parliament or congress.
The standard term for a legislative assembly, such as a parliament, congress, or diet. Used for national and local bodies.
国会は日本の最高議会です。
The National Diet is Japan's highest assembly.
州議会で新しい法律が可決された。
The state assembly passed a new law.
Specifically the National Diet of Japan. Use only when referring to Japan's national legislature.
The legislative branch of government. More formal and abstract.
The process of fitting together components to form a whole, such as in manufacturing or construction.
The act of assembling parts into a finished product. Commonly used for furniture, machinery, and models.
この机の組み立ては簡単です。
The assembly of this desk is easy.
彼は模型飛行機の組み立てを楽しんでいる。
He enjoys the assembly of model airplanes.
Same as 組み立て but often used in compound words or technical contexts.
Loanword from English, used in technical or manufacturing contexts, especially in IT and engineering.
The resulting product or unit made from assembled components.
An assembled product or unit. Used in manufacturing and engineering.
この組立品は検査が必要です。
This assembly needs inspection.
Also used for the assembled unit itself, especially in technical fields.
エンジンアセンブリを交換する。
Replace the engine assembly.
When referring to a casual get-together, do not use 集会 (shuukai) as it sounds too formal. Use 集まり (atsumari) instead.
集会 (shuukai) is a general gathering, often with a purpose. 会合 (kaigou) is a formal meeting, typically for business or organizations. 集まり (atsumari) is an informal gathering of friends or acquaintances.
国会は衆議院と参議院から成る。
The National Diet consists of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
立法府は法律を制定する。
The legislative assembly enacts laws.
組立工場で車が作られる。
Cars are made in the assembly plant.
この部品はアセンブリが難しい。
This part is difficult to assemble.