How to Say ‘To join; to participate’ in Japanese
参加する
sanka suru
[sahn-kah soo-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: [参加する] means “to participate.” It is often used for events, activities, projects, and groups.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This word sounds a bit more formal than a simple “come along,” but it fits very well for clubs, projects, and organized activities.
Phrase Breakdown
参加
sanka
[sahn-kah]
participation; joining
Taking part in an event, activity, or project.
写真の企画に参加したい。
I want to participate in the photo project.
する
suru
[soo-roo]
to do
Basic verb used to turn many nouns into verbs, like 参加する meaning 'to participate.'
明日れんしゅうをする。
I will practice tomorrow.
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