ゴルフクラブ
gorufu kurabu
The English phrase "golf club" is translated into Japanese as ゴルフクラブ (gorufu kurabu).
This term refers specifically to the physical equipment used to hit the ball.
Meaning: the implement (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a loanword composed of 'gorufu' (golf) and 'kurabu' (club).
How do you pronounce it?
gorufu kurabu
Did you know?
- In Japan, the word クラブ is frequently used to describe 'host clubs' or 'cabaret clubs', which are high-end nightlife venues. A beginner might accidentally imply they are looking for a party spot when they are actually searching for a ゴルフクラブ.
- While the English term 'club' can mean a heavy weapon, the Japanese katakana version クラブ has completely lost that connection and is used exclusively for social groups or sports implements.
- Japanese golfers often use the word 道具 (dougu), meaning 'tool' or 'implement', when talking about their gear collectively. While ゴルフクラブ is the specific name, referring to them as 'tools' emphasizes the technical nature of the sport.
Examples in context
- あそこは会員制のゴルフクラブだ。That's an exclusive golf club.Tatoeba #234383 by bunbuku, translation #71760 by CK
- 私はゴルフクラブを使っています。I use a golf club.
- 今日はクラブを使ってラウンドしましょう。Let's play a round using the golf clubs today.
- この新しいメタル、いい打感ですね。This new metal club has a great feel, doesn't it?
- 新しいゴルフクラブを買いました。Atarashii gorufukurabu o kaimashita.I bought a new golf club.
- このゴルフクラブはとても使いやすいです。Kono gorufukurabu wa totemo tsukaiyasui desu.This golf club is very easy to use.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are looking at sports equipment in a shop.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔さんは、どのゴルフクラブがいいと思いますか？Hiroto-san wa, dono gorufukurabu ga ii to omoimasu ka?Hiroto, which golf club do you think is good?
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵さん、このモデルが一番おすすめですよ。Himari-san, kono moderu ga ichiban osusume desu yo.Himari, I recommend this model the most.
- 陽葵 Himariこのゴルフクラブは少し高いですね。Kono gorufukurabu wa sukoshi takai desu ne.This golf club is a little expensive, isn't it?
- 大翔 Hirotoでも、性能はとても良いですよ。Demo, seinou wa totemo yoi desu yo.But the performance is very good.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
