Meaning and Usage
"再会" (さいかい) means "meeting again" or "reunion." It is often used to describe the emotional or significant moment when people who have been apart meet again. This word is typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation.
Common Contexts
You will often see "再会" in stories, speeches, or formal writing to emphasize the importance or emotional impact of meeting again after a long time. It can refer to friends, family members, or even lovers.
Collocations and Patterns
- 再会を喜ぶ: to be happy about a reunion
- 再会の約束: a promise to meet again
- 感動的な再会: an emotional reunion
Usage Notes
"再会" is a noun and often appears with verbs like "する" (to do) to form "再会する" (to reunite). It is more formal than casual expressions like "また会う" (to meet again). Learners should avoid using "再会" in very casual daily conversations where simpler phrases are preferred.