1A university seminar — a small-group class centered on research and discussion, or the group itself; short for "ゼミナール," typically built around student presentations and guidance from a supervising professor.
大学に入ったら経済学のゼミに入りたい。
Once I get into university, I want to join an economics seminar.
来週のゼミで卒業論文のテーマについて発表する。
I'm giving a presentation on my thesis topic at next week's seminar.
ゼミの仲間と夏休みに合宿をした。
My seminar classmates and I went on a study retreat during summer break.
その先生のゼミは人気があって、毎年定員をオーバーする。
That professor's seminar is popular and goes over capacity every year.