Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Club" in Korean
“School Club” in Korean is 동아리 (pronounced "dongari").
동아리
dongari
Usage & Context
An extracurricular organization for students with shared interests. School clubs include sports, arts, and academic clubs. Students join clubs to develop interests and make friends.
Example Sentence
나는 축구 동아리에 가입했다.
I joined the soccer club.
How to use 동아리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Club” is 동아리, romanized as dongari.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
동 (dong) sounds like 'dong' in 'song'. 아 (a) sounds like 'ah' as in 'father'. 리 (ri) sounds like 'ree' as in 'tree'. Combine as 'dong-ah-ree', with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
A student explaining school activities to a new friend.
우리 학교에는 다양한 동아리가 많아요.
Our school has many diverse clubs.
A student telling their plans for the afternoon.
방과 후에 동아리 활동을 할 거예요.
I'm going to do club activities after school.
Praising a club's performance at an event.
동아리 발표회에서 멋진 공연을 보여줬어요.
They showed a great performance at the club showcase.
Cultural Context
동아리 (dongari) are a significant part of Korean school life, offering students a chance to pursue interests outside of academics. From academic clubs like debate or science to arts clubs like dance or band, and sports clubs, there's a wide variety. K-dramas often feature school clubs as settings for character development and friendships, like a band club or a drama club, highlighting the importance of these activities for social bonding and personal growth.
Editorial note
We review entries like 동아리 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
동아리 활동
Club activities
동아리에 가입하다
To join a club
동아리 부원
Club member
Related Expressions
클럽
keulleop
Club (loanword, often used interchangeably)
학생회
haksaenghoe
Student council
방과 후 활동
bang-gwa hu hwaldong
After-school activities
취미
chwimi
Hobby
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