Japanese Conversation · Level 13
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Japanese word
クラス
Pronunciation
Romajikurasu
Meaning
- nounclass
Example
私は英語のクラスに行きます。watashi wa ei go no ku ra su ni i ki ma su
I go to English class.
More examples
次のクラスは三時です。tsugi no ku ra su wa san ji de su
The next class is at three.
今日は午後にクラスがあります。kyō wa go go ni ku ra su ga a ri ma su
I have class this afternoon.
Core concept
It refers to a scheduled lesson or the group of learners gathered for it.
Common phrases
英語のクラスei go no ku ra su
English class
クラスに出るku ra su ni de ru
attend class
Similar words
授業jugyō: A lesson taught to students at a set time.
学級gakkyū: A group of students who learn together in a school.
Definition in Japanese
学校などで、同じ内容を学ぶ人が集まって受ける授業。gak kō na do de ona ji nai yō o mana bu hito ga atsu ma tte u ke ru ju gyō
Word origin
The Japanese word クラス (kurasu) is borrowed from English class, which comes from Latin classis, meaning "a group or division."
Usage tips
- The phrase class schedule refers to a list of class times, so class often appears in practical phrases about study plans and daily routines.