Meaning and Usage
"参加" (さんか) means "participation" or "joining" in an event, activity, or group. It is a noun but often used with the verb "する" to form "参加する" meaning "to participate."
Common Contexts
You will see "参加" used in contexts like sports events, meetings, projects, and social gatherings. It implies active involvement rather than just attendance.
Collocations and Patterns
- 参加する: to participate
- 参加者 (さんかしゃ): participant
- 参加費 (さんかひ): participation fee
- 参加申し込み (さんかもうしこみ): application for participation
Register and Politeness
"参加" is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with "する," it can be conjugated politely (参加します).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "参加" with "出席" (しゅっせき), which means "attendance." "参加" implies active participation, while "出席" only means being present.