Abbreviation of 'club activities' at school (bukatsu), where students join sports or cultural clubs and participate in practices and events.
高校では部活に入ってバスケットを始めた。
I joined a club in high school and started playing basketball.
部活の練習は週に四回ある。
Club practice is held four times a week.
新入生は入学後すぐに部活見学に行くことが多い。
New students often go to club open days right after enrollment.
部活と勉強の両立は簡単ではない。
Balancing club activities and study is not easy.