合宿する

• Reading: がっしゅくする
• Romaji: gasshuku suru
• Kanji breakdown: 合 (gou/gas) — together, join; 宿 (shuku) — lodge, stay overnight
• Pronunciation: /ɡaɕ.ɕɯ.kɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To hold a training camp; to stay together for intensive practice or study.

A Group 3 (suru) verb describing the practice of a group staying together — typically at a lodge, facility, or rural location — for concentrated training or study. Extremely common in Japanese school life for sports clubs (部活の合宿) and also used for exam preparation groups and corporate training retreats.

Examples

1. 夏休みにサッカー部で合宿した。 The soccer club held a training camp during summer vacation.
2. 試験前に友達と合宿して一緒に勉強した。 Before the exam, I stayed with friends for a study retreat.
3. チームは大会に向けて山で合宿する予定だ。 The team plans to hold a mountain training camp ahead of the tournament.

Usage Guide

Context: school clubs, sports, study groups

Tone: energetic

Origin & History

Compound of 合 (together, join) + 宿 (lodge, stay overnight). Literally 'lodging together,' reflecting the communal living aspect that is central to the training camp experience.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Young people

Social background: Universal