親睦会

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 親睦会(しんぼくかい) is a gathering intended to build friendly relationships.
• Basic usage: It is used for occasions where new employees or neighbors talk and get to know one another.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The purpose compared with a meeting
  • 会議(かいぎ) primarily aims to discuss agenda items. 親睦会 centers on interaction among participants, with getting acquainted taking priority over making work decisions.