Word details
社
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 社.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Abbreviation; Common noun
company; firm; office; association; society
Examples
消息筋によると、○○社は東証一部への上場を準備している。
According to informed sources, ____ Ltd. is preparing for the move up to the first section of the Tokyo Stock exchange.
2
Abbreviation; Common noun
(Shinto) shrine
3
Common noun
regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour)
4
Counter
counter for companies, shrines, etc.
5
Abbreviation; Common noun; As (社) before organization names
incorporated body; corporation; corporate juridical person
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
社
company, firm, office, association, shrine
7 strokesFrequency 21JLPT N4Grade 2
On
シャ
Kun
やしろ
Nanori
こそ
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