It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: クラス
Meaning: “class”
“クラス” (kurasu) is the Japanese word for “class” as in a group of students in a school or a level of education.
It can also refer to a group of people with similar characteristics or interests. For example, a “yoga class” in Japanese would be “ヨガクラス” (yoga kurasu).
Examples:
- クラスに仲いい人いる？ Do you have friends in your class?
- トムはクラスで一番だ。 Tom is first in his class.
- クラスに留学生がいます。 There are foreign students in the class.
- クラスメートは6人いる。 I have six classmates. (“As for classmates, there are six.”)
- 先生が、クラスを教えた。 The teacher taught the class.
- 先生が、クラスを教える。 The teacher teaches the class.
- 飛行機のエコノミークラス economy class on a plane
- クラスの名簿を作りました。 I made a name list of the people in the class.
- 彼はクラスで一番背が高い。 He’s the tallest in class.
- 彼はクラスで目立っている。 He stands out in the class.
- クラスには生徒が10人いる。 There are ten students in the class.