Translation and Meaning of: グループ - guru-pu
The Japanese word 「グループ」 (guru-pu) is an adaptation of the English "group". This term was introduced in Japan through the process of gairaigo, which refers to the incorporation of foreign words into the Japanese language. The use of gairaigo has grown significantly after the Meiji Restoration, when Japan began to open its doors to Western influences and modernization. This social change plays a fundamental role in the formation of modern Japanese vocabulary.
In its definition, 「グループ」 (guru-pu) refers to a set of individuals or elements that share common characteristics or work together for a specific purpose. This expression is often used in various contexts, such as work groups, social groups, or communities. The versatility of the word makes it very useful for describing different types of associations and collective activities.
Use and Applications of 「グループ」
In addition to its broader context of organizational or social units, the word 「グループ」 (guru-pu) is applied in various segments, including:
- Study groups: collections of students who come together to learn together.
- Musical groups: bands or ensembles that perform musical performances.
- Online communities: collectives on digital platforms that share common interests.
With the evolution of communication and social interactions, the concept of group has also acquired new dimensions, encoming digital social networks and the dynamics of virtual groups. In this way, the word「グループ」 (guru-pu) has become an integral part of contemporary life in Japan, reflecting changes in society and human relationships.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 集団 (shuudan) - Group, a collection of people or things.
- チーム (chiimu) - Team, usually used in sports or group work contexts.
- 組 (kumi) - Set, group, often used to refer to a specific combination of people or things.
- 団体 (dantai) - Organization, entity, generally formal and structured.
- グループ化 (guruupuka) - Grouping, the act of gathering or categorizing.
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Romaji: guru-pu
Kana: グループ
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: group
Meaning in English: group
Definition: A group of people or things gathered.
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How to Write in Japanese - (グループ) guru-pu
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Example Sentences - (グループ) guru-pu
See below some example sentences:
Watashitachi no gurūpu ni kanyū shite kudasai
Please our group.
Please our group.
- 私たちの - "Our"
- グループ - "Group"
- に - particle that indicates destination or direction
- 加入 - "Enter"
- してください - "Please, do"
Watashitachi wa gurūpu de issho ni shigoto o shimasu
We work together as a group.
We work together in the group.
- 私たちは - "We"
- グループで - "in group"
- 一緒に - Together
- 仕事をします - "we work"
Watashi wa sono gurūpu ni zokushimasu
I belong to that group.
I belong to the group.
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- その - 日本語の指示代名詞で「それ」にあたるのは「あれ」です。
- グループ - Japanese noun that means "group"
- に - Japanese particle that indicates the direction or target of the action, in this case, "belong to."
- 属する - Japanese verb that means "to belong to"
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