Japanese word

クラブ

Pronunciation

Romajikurabu

Meaning

  • nounclub

Example

学校のクラブに入っています。gak kō no ku ra bu ni hai tte i ma su

I belong to a school club.

Illustration for クラブ (club)

More examples

放課後はクラブで友達と話します。hō ka go wa ku ra bu de tomo dachi to hana shi ma su

I talk with my friends at the club after school.

Core concept

Describes a group or place where people gather around a shared activity, interest, or social experience.

Common phrases

  • クラブに入るku ra bu ni hai ru

    join a club

  • クラブ活動ku ra bu katsu dō

    club activities

  • クラブを作るku ra bu o tsuku ru

    start a club

Similar words

部bu: A school group that practices or meets regularly for a particular activity.
サークルsākuru: An informal group formed around a shared hobby or interest.
同好会dōkōkai: A group of people who formally share and pursue the same hobby or interest.

Definition in Japanese

共通の目的や趣味を持つ人々が集まって活動する団体、または夜間に音楽や飲食を楽しむ娯楽施設。kyō tsū no moku teki ya shu mi o mo tsu hito bito ga atsu ma tte katsu dō su ru dan tai ma ta wa ya kan ni on gaku ya in shoku o tano shi mu go raku shi setsu

Word origin

クラブ (kurabu) is a loanword from English club, adapted to Japanese pronunciation by adding vowel sounds between and after consonants.

Usage tips

  • The phrase school club usually means an activity group at a school, while a club without context can also refer to a nightlife venue in English.

Other meanings

  • nightclubnoun

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