Meaning of 社(しゃ) in Japanese

社
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
しゃ
Romaji
sha
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    company; association; society
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour)
  • Parts of speech
    counter, suffix
    Meaning
    counter for companies, shrines, etc.

Related Kanji

社 JLPT 5

7 strokes

company, firm, office, association, shrine

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: やしろ

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社

8 strokes

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: やしろ

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