No. 4,298 in Japanese
再会
"再会" means "reunion" or "meeting again."
In a sentence
再会するのは何年ぶりだろう。
How many years has it been since we last met?
Here, '再会' refers specifically to the act of meeting again after an extended time.
昔の友達と偶然再会しました。
I unexpectedly reunited with an old friend.
In this sentence, '再会' describes the chance occurrence of meeting someone again.
卒業式での再会を楽しみにしています。
I am looking forward to the reunion at the graduation ceremony.
This use of '再会' expresses anticipation for a planned meeting or gathering after separation.
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