グループ

• Reading: グループ
• Romaji: guruupu
• Pronunciation: /ɡɯ.ɾɯː.pɯ/

Meaning

Group. A collection of people or things with something in common.

A loanword from English 'group,' used very broadly in Japanese. Applies to study groups, music groups, corporate groups, and social circles. Often interchangeable with 集団 (shuudan) but グループ feels more casual and modern. Common in school and work settings.

Examples

1. グループに分かれてディスカッションをした。 We split into groups and had a discussion.
2. 彼女は人気のアイドルグループのメンバーだ。 She's a member of a popular idol group.
3. グループ旅行の計画を立てている。 We're making plans for a group trip.

Usage Guide

Context: school, work, entertainment

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'group,' which derives from Italian 'gruppo' (a knot or cluster). Became widely used in Japanese during the postwar period.

Cultural Context

Era: Postwar

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal