VocabJLPT N2
club
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. group with a common interest (e.g. students)
  2. 2. club (e.g. company sports club)
  3. 3. circle (shape)
  4. 4. Circle
Borrowed from English "circle," this word in Japanese refers to a club or activity group, especially at a school or university. Students join these groups based on shared hobbies or interests, such as music, sports, or games. It is a very common part of Japanese school culture.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm scared I won't be able to fit in with my club.

Sentence 2

I keep going back and forth — should I go to club today or just sleep?

Sentence 3

A junior member from my club came to talk to me this evening.

Sentence 4

Does which club you join really change your whole college experience?

Sentence 5

She seems to want to brag that she found a boyfriend through the club.