This is the 1775th most frequent Japanese word.
会合
"会合" means "meeting" or "gathering."
In this sentence, "会合" refers to a formal or significant gathering or meeting, often related to professional or official contexts.
昨日、重要な会合が開かれました。
Yesterday, an important meeting was held.
Here, "会合" designates a specific meeting that has a beginning and end time, emphasizing the scheduling aspect.
その会合は午後5時に終わりました。
The meeting concluded at 5 PM.
The word "会合" in this instance applies to community-related gatherings aimed at discussion and engagement among residents.