JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
社 — company
- Reading
- シャ・やしろ
- Meaning
- company; firm; office; association; shrine
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
社 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シャ・やしろ and it means company; firm; office; association; shrine. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
社 appears in everyday japanese words such as 社 (Shinto shrine), 出社 (arrival) and 社交 (social life).
Japanese words containing 社
Frequently asked questions
What does 社 mean in Japanese?
社 means company; firm; office; association; shrine in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 社 read?
社 is read シャ・やしろ. Reading it inside real words — 社 and 出社 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 社 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 社 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 社 in a word?
A common word containing 社 is 社 (やしろ) — "Shinto shrine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 社 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 社 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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