Translation guide
The clarinet is a woodwind instrument. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by the loanword クラリネット.
Referring to the clarinet as a musical instrument.
The standard Japanese word for clarinet, borrowed from English. Used in all contexts.
She plays the clarinet.
A common abbreviation of クラリネット, used in casual conversation, especially among musicians.
He's good at the clarinet, isn't he?
I like the sound of the clarinet.