所属する

• Reading: しょぞくする
• Romaji: shozokusuru
• Kanji breakdown: 所 (sho) — place; 属 (zoku) — belong, genus, be attached to
• Pronunciation: /ɕo.zo.kɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To belong to; to be affiliated with an organisation or group.

A する verb meaning to be a member of or affiliated with a group, organisation, or department. Extremely common in business, school, and sports contexts. Often used with the particle に to indicate the group one belongs to. The noun form 所属 is also frequently used alone.

Examples

1. 彼女は営業部に所属している。 She belongs to the sales department.
2. 大学時代はサッカー部に所属していた。 Back in college, I was on the soccer team.
3. どの部署に所属しているか教えてください。 Could you tell me which department you're in?

Usage Guide

Context: business, school, sports, organisations

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 所 (sho, place) + 属 (zoku, belong/genus). Literally 'the place one belongs to,' reflecting the concept of organisational membership rooted in Japanese group-oriented culture.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal