ホール

ホール

hall

JLPT N1

Meaning and Usage

"ホール" refers to a large room or space used for gatherings, events, or performances. It is often used for concert halls, wedding halls, or large public spaces.

Common Contexts

You will frequently encounter "ホール" in contexts related to events, hotels, or public buildings. It implies a spacious indoor area designed to accommodate many people.

Collocations and Patterns

  • ホールで行う: to hold (an event) in a hall
  • 大きなホール: a large hall
  • 市民ホール: civic hall

Register and Nuance

"ホール" is a loanword from English and is used in formal and informal contexts. It is neutral in politeness but often appears in announcements or invitations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "ホール" with "ホール" in English meaning 'hole' (穴). Remember that in Japanese "ホール" means 'hall' and is unrelated to the word for 'hole' (穴, あな).

Example Sentences

こんさーとはおおきなほーるでおこなわれました。

The concert was held in a large hall.

ほてるのろびーにはひろいほーるがあります。

There is a spacious hall in the hotel lobby.

けっこんしきはしみんほーるでおこなうよていです。

The wedding ceremony is planned to be held at the civic hall.