会員 Member

Meaning

Primary

Member

Alternative

Membership

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you meet enough members you will become a member yourself!

Reading

かいいん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 会員に〜

  会員になれる

  can become a member

  会員に通知する

  to notify members

  会員になる

  to become a member

• 会員〜

  会員番号

  member number

  会員カード

  member card

  会員数

  number of members

• 〜会員

  プレミアム会員

  premium member

  ゴルフ会員

  golf membership

  家族会員

  family membership

Context Sentences

まずは図書館の会員になったらどうですか？

First of all, why don't you become a member of the library?

田中さんはスポーツジムの会員です。

Mr. Tanaka is a member of a gym.

会員カードはお持ちですか。

Do you have a membership card?

Kanji Composition

1. 会

   かい Meet
2. 員

   いん Member