Lexical entry

クラブ

kurabu

A nightclub, a social or sports club, a team, a golf club, or the clubs suit in cards.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoCompoundSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for several related meanings: a nightclub, an organized club or team, a golf club, and the clubs suit in playing cards. The exact sense depends heavily on context.

nightlife venue
organized group
sports team
golf club
playing-card suit

Examples

Example Sentences

週末に友人と新しいクラブへ踊りに行った。

しゅうまつにゆうじんとあたらしいくらぶへおどりにいった。

I went to a new club with a friend to dance on the weekend.

generated example

彼は大学のサッカークラブに所属している。

かれはだいがくのさっかーくらぶにしょぞくしている。

He belongs to the university soccer club.

generated example

自分に合ったゴルフのクラブを選ぶことが大切だ。

じぶんにあったごるふのくらぶをえらぶことがたいせつだ。

It is important to choose a golf club that fits you.

generated example

スーツ

A suit of clothes, or a suit in playing cards.

コップ

A drinking glass; also the cups suit in playing cards.

ダイヤモンド

Diamond; also the baseball infield and the diamonds suit in cards.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense, multiple-category-candidates
Active language: English