Translation guide
The act of officially joining a school, course, or program. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 入学 (にゅうがく) for entering a school, but other terms apply for courses, memberships, and registration.
The act of becoming a student at a school, college, or university.
The standard word for entering a school or university. Used for the initial enrolment as a new student.
来年、大学に入学します。
I will enrol in university next year.
入学手続きは来週までです。
The enrolment procedure is due by next week.
A more casual verb meaning 'to enter'. Commonly used in conversation for joining a school.
来年、高校に入るんだ。
I'm going to enrol in high school next year.
Signing up for a specific course, class, or program, not necessarily a full school.
Means 'to apply' or 'to sign up'. Used for courses, seminars, and programs.
日本語のコースに申し込みました。
I enrolled in a Japanese course.
Formal term for course registration, often used in university settings.
受講登録はオンラインで行います。
Course enrolment is done online.
Becoming a member of a club, gym, library, etc.
Used for joining a club, society, or membership-based organization.
ジムに入会したいです。
I'd like to enrol in the gym.
Often used for joining insurance, a system, or a formal group.
The act of putting your name on a list for participation.
General term for registration. Used for events, websites, mailing lists, etc.
イベントに登録しました。
I enrolled for the event.
メールマガジンに登録する。
To enrol in a newsletter.
Noun form of 申し込む, meaning application or sign-up.
入学 (にゅうがく) is specifically for entering a school. 入会 (にゅうかい) is for joining a club or membership. 登録 (とうろく) is for general registration. Using the wrong one can sound unnatural.
入学 implies becoming a full-time student at an institution. For a single course, use 申し込む or 受講登録.
To enrol in insurance.
申し込みは締め切りました。
Enrolment is closed.