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joining a group, team, or troupe
The act of formally becoming a member of an organized group such as a sports team, theater troupe, or youth organization. The group joined is marked with に.
プロ野球チームに入団した。
He joined a professional baseball team.
息子がサッカーの少年団に入団した。
My son joined a youth soccer club.
入団テストに合格して念願のチームに入ることができた。
I passed the tryout and was able to join the team I had always dreamed of.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- チームに入団する (join a team)
- 入団テスト (tryout, entry test)
- 入団会見 (joining announcement press conference)
- 入団希望 (desire to join a team)
USAGE NOTES:
Used specifically for organized groups (団), especially sports teams and performing arts troupes. For joining a club (部), use 入部. For joining a company, use 入社. For joining an association or society, use 入会.