部

部

"部" means "department," "section," "club," or "part."

Here, "部" is used to mean 'club' or organized group as part of an institution or activity (a tennis club in this context).

私はテニス部に入っています。

I am a member of the tennis club.

In this sentence, "部" appears as part of the word "部屋", meaning 'room'. It suggests a division or part of a building.

部屋の掃除をしました。

I cleaned the room.

Here, "部" means 'department' within an organization, specifically referring to the Sales Department.

この会社の営業部で働いています。

I work in the Sales Department of this company.