The Japanese noun '学会 (がっかい)' refers to an academic society or association, typically composed of scholars and researchers in a specific field. These organizations often hold conferences, publish journals, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge among members. For example: I attended an academic society conference「学会の会議に出席しました」(がっかいのかいぎにしゅっせきしました). She is a member of the medical academic society「彼女は医学の学会のメンバーです」(かのじょはいがくのがっかいのメンバーです). The term can also sometimes refer to the academic world or scholarly community in a broader sense.
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