カルチャー
かるちゃー
noun
culture
1.
culture, cultural activity
Culture in a broad sense, or cultural and educational activities pursued as hobbies. Often used in compound words.
カルチャーの違いに驚いた。
I was surprised by the cultural differences.
カルチャースクールで陶芸を習っている。
I'm taking pottery classes at a culture school.
海外に住むとカルチャーショックを経験することが多い。
When living abroad, one often experiences culture shock.
From English "culture." The native Japanese word 文化 is more common in formal and academic contexts, while カルチャー is used in casual speech and in specific compound words.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- カルチャーショック: culture shock
- カルチャースクール: culture school (community classes for hobbies like cooking, arts, languages)
- カルチャーセンター: culture center (venue for hobby classes)
- サブカルチャー (サブカル): subculture
- ポップカルチャー: pop culture
NOTE:
カルチャースクール is a distinctly Japanese concept — community-oriented schools offering hobby classes for adults, typically run by newspapers or department stores.