クラス

Loanword

クラス comes from English "class" and is commonly used in Japanese schools for homeroom classes.

Related words

• クラスメート: classmate
• 組(くみ): class grouping (1組(くみ), 2組(くみ), etc.)
• 教室(きょうしつ): classroom (the physical room)
• 学級(がっきゅう): class (formal term)
• 授業(じゅぎょう): lesson, class period

Usage

In Japanese schools, クラス refers to the homeroom group that stays together throughout the year, while 授業(じゅぎょう) refers to individual subject classes or lessons.

Also used in other contexts: ファーストクラス (first class), クラス分(わ)け (class assignment).