クラス
くらす
noun
class
1.
class, classroom group
A group of students who study together, or a lesson/course. From English 'class.'
LOANWORD:
クラス comes from English "class" and is commonly used in Japanese schools for homeroom classes.
RELATED TERMS:
- クラスメート: classmate
- 組: class grouping (1組, 2組, etc.)
- 教室: classroom (the physical room)
- 学級: class (formal term)
- 授業: lesson, class period
USAGE NOTE:
In Japanese schools, クラス refers to the homeroom group that stays together throughout the year, while 授業 refers to individual subject classes or lessons.
Also used in other contexts: ファーストクラス (first class), クラス分け (class assignment).