Translation guide
The English word 'fraternity' can refer to a social organization for male students, a group of people sharing common interests or profession, or the feeling of brotherhood. This guide helps learners express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
Referring to a male student social organization at a university, especially in the US.
Loanword from English, commonly used in Japanese to refer to American-style fraternities. Understandable in context, especially among students.
He is in a fraternity at university.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'male student social club'. More explanatory but less common than the loanword.
American universities have fraternities.
If the listener is unfamiliar with the concept, you can use フラタニティ and briefly explain it as a male student social club.
A fraternity is a social club for male students.
Referring to a group of people united by a common profession, interest, or purpose.
Means 'fellow professionals' or 'colleagues in the same trade'. Suitable for professional fraternities.
He often meets with his medical fraternity.
General word for 'group', 'circle', or 'fellowship'. Can be used for any close-knit group.
Means 'organization' or 'association'. More formal, often used for official groups.
Expressing a sense of friendship, solidarity, and mutual support among a group.
Literally 'brotherly love'. Used for the ideal of fraternity, often in formal or philosophical contexts.
Liberty, equality, fraternity are the ideals of the French Revolution.
Means 'friendship' or 'fraternity'. Often used in the context of social harmony and mutual affection.
Means 'sense of solidarity'. Emphasizes unity and mutual support, often in groups facing challenges.
Means 'love for one's brethren' or 'fraternal love'. Often used in religious or ethnic contexts.
Direct translations like 兄弟愛団体 (brotherly love organization) are not used for American-style fraternities. Use the loanword フラタニティ or a descriptive phrase.
join a fraternity
彼は芸術家の仲間に入った。
He joined the fraternity of artists.
その団体は弁護士の親睦を目的としている。
The organization aims at fraternity among lawyers.
この団体は会員間の友愛を深めることを目的としている。
This organization aims to deepen fraternity among its members.
There is a strong sense of fraternity among them.
The church preaches fraternity.