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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '示' (divine) and '土' (earth). Place enshrining local deity.
Symbolism
Shrine, company, society. Central concept in Japanese community consciousness.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
spirit + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 社
Four-Character Compounds
社交辞令
しゃこうじれい
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words
Proverbs & Idioms
社会の歯車
しゃかいのはぐるま
A cog in society's machine
Someone functioning as part of the system
Anime & Manga
青の祓魔師 島根啓明結社篇
Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-
A well-known work with 社 in its Japanese title.
この会社に好きな人がいます
I Have a Crush at Work
A well-known work with 社 in its Japanese title.
うちの会社の小さい先輩の話
My Tiny Senpai
A well-known work with 社 in its Japanese title.
社畜サキュバスの話
Shachiku Succubus no Hanashi
A well-known work with 社 in its Japanese title.
株式会社マジルミエ
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.
A well-known work with 社 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 社 mean in Japanese?
社 means company, firm, office, association, shrine.
How do you read 社?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: やしろ (yashiro).
How many strokes does 社 have?
社 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 示 (show).
Is 社 a good kanji for a tattoo?
社 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means company, firm, office, association, shrine. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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