noun
convention; conference; rally; mass meeting
A large organized gathering of people for a shared purpose, such as a political rally, academic conference, or corporate convention.
来月、東京で国際学会の大会が開かれる。
An international academic conference will be held in Tokyo next month.
The new policy was announced at the party convention.
noun
tournament; competition; contest; meet
A large-scale sports or game competition, such as a national championship, Olympic event, or e-sports tournament.
彼はテニスの大会で優勝した。
He won the tennis tournament.
夏の高校野球大会が始まった。
The summer high school baseball tournament has begun.
noun
grand event; large-scale event
A broad term for any major event, often used in promotional or descriptive contexts. Overlaps with senses 1 and 2 but emphasizes scale and importance.
この夏、花火大会が各地で開催される。
This summer, grand fireworks events will be held in various places.