Translation guide
A group of people who meet regularly to study together. In Japanese, the most common and natural term is 勉強会 (benkyōkai), but other words like 研究会 (kenkyūkai) or 学習会 (gakushūkai) are used depending on the context and formality.
A casual or semi-formal group that meets to study a subject, often for self-improvement or shared learning.
The most common and versatile term for a study group. It can be used for anything from a book club to a professional development group.
毎週水曜日に英語の勉強会を開いています。
We hold an English study group every Wednesday.
Similar to 勉強会 but often implies a slightly more structured or formal learning session. Common in community or volunteer settings.
地域の歴史についての学習会に参加した。
I attended a study group on local history.
A self-organized study group, emphasizing that it is voluntary and not part of a formal curriculum.
学生たちは試験前に自主勉強会を開いた。
The students held a self-organized study group before the exam.
A group focused on academic study, research, or a specific scholarly topic, often at a university or professional level.
Used for research groups, seminars, or academic study groups. It implies a more formal or specialized focus than 勉強会.
彼は大学で哲学の研究会に所属している。
He belongs to a philosophy study group at the university.
Short for ゼミナール (seminar). Refers to a small, discussion-based class or study group at a university, often led by a professor.
Even in academic contexts, 勉強会 is often used for less formal, student-led study groups.
A group within a company or professional organization that meets to learn new skills or discuss industry topics.
Widely used in business settings for internal training sessions, lunch-and-learns, or skill-sharing groups.
来週、部署でマーケティングの勉強会があります。
Next week, our department will have a marketing study group.
More formal than 勉強会, often used for official training sessions or workshops organized by a company.
A group formed specifically to prepare for an exam, such as a certification or entrance exam.
A straightforward way to say 'study group for exam preparation'. グループ is commonly used in casual conversation.
彼女と受験勉強のグループを作った。
I formed a study group with her for the entrance exams.
A more formal phrase, often used for structured exam prep groups.
試験対策の勉強会を毎週土曜日に開いています。
We hold an exam prep study group every Saturday.
勉強会 is the most general and can be used in almost any context. 研究会 implies a research or academic focus, often more formal. 学習会 is similar to 勉強会 but can sound slightly more formal or community-oriented. In casual conversation, 勉強会 is the safest choice.
The English loanword グループ is very common in Japanese and can be combined with other words to describe a study group, e.g., 勉強グループ (study group). However, 勉強会 is more natural and widely understood.
I prepared for the presentation with my study group from the seminar.
院生たちで週一回の勉強会をしている。
The graduate students hold a weekly study group.
新入社員向けの研修会を企画しています。
We are planning a study group (training session) for new employees.