社

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 社

しゃ

Freq #2914

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.

Abbreviation; Common noun

(Shinto) shrine

Common noun

regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour)

Counter

counter for companies, shrines, etc.

Abbreviation; Common noun; As (社) before organization names

incorporated body; corporation; corporate juridical person

7 strokes

Frequency: 21

JLPT N4

Grade 2

company

firm

office

association

shrine

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds

シャ

Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words

やしろ

Nanori — Specialized readings used in names

こそ

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