VocabJLPT N1
membership
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. joining (an association, agreement, etc.)
  2. 2. participation
This noun means "joining" or "becoming a member" of an organization, alliance, or association. It is used in contexts such as a country joining an international body or a company becoming part of an industry group.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The UN announced it had accepted a new membership application.

Sentence 2

Parliament is in the middle of a heated debate over joining the alliance.

Sentence 3

The city announced it would create a new support program to help businesses join the chamber of commerce.

Sentence 4

So what's the best time to join to get the most out of it?

Sentence 5

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said "additional member countries are expected."