This is the 6233rd most frequent Japanese word.
クライフ
"クライフ" (Kuraifu) is the Japanese phonetic rendering of "Cruyff," typically referring to Johan Cruyff, the famous Dutch football player and coach.
In this sentence, 'クライフ' is used as part of a proper noun, specifically the name of the football player Johan Cruyff.
ヨハン・クライフはサッカー界において非常に尊敬される人物です。
Johan Cruyff is a highly respected figure in the football world.
Here, 'クライフ' is part of the term 'クライフターン,' denoting a specific soccer dribbling technique associated with Johan Cruyff.
彼のプレイスタイルは『クライフターン』と呼ばれています。
His playing style is referred to as the 'Cruyff Turn.'
In this context, 'クライフ' represents Johan Cruyff's contributions, emphasizing the ideas or philosophy he shared in the football field.