Is the term moai used in Japanese?


It is a group of people who get together monthly, to contribute and receive
emotional assistance, advice, and financial support on a rotating basis. The
term is called moai in Okinawa, but it may be a local language term. I want to
find the Japanese equivalent. Thank you.




A moai is an informal group created by people who commit to offer emotional,
social or even financial assistance to one another. The concept originated
when farmers would meet on a regular basis to discuss the best ways to plant
crops and how to support one another should their crops fail. Today, members
of these social cooperatives meet one another’s practical needs—problem-
solving, planning, pooling resources and collaborating. They also serve as
extended family where social and emotional needs are met—managing a crisis,
reducing stress, connecting emotionally and, at times, assuaging grief.
Essentially, a moai is a group of people who “have your back” and commit to
all aspects of well-being.

<https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A8%A1%E5%90%88>
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moai_(social_support_groups)>




A moai is an informal group created by people who commit to offer emotional,
social or even financial assistance to one another. The concept originated
when farmers would meet on a regular basis to discuss the best ways to plant
crops and how to support one another should their crops fail. Today, members
of these social cooperatives meet one another’s practical needs—problem-
solving, planning, pooling resources and collaborating. They also serve as
extended family where social and emotional needs are met—managing a crisis,
reducing stress, connecting emotionally and, at times, assuaging grief.
Essentially, a moai is a group of people who “have your back” and commit to
all aspects of well-being.

<https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A8%A1%E5%90%88>
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moai_(social_support_groups)>

