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社
sha, yashiro
Description
「社」は会社のことをみじかく言うときに使う言葉です。
"社" is a word used to briefly refer to a company.
「やしろ」と読むと、神さまをまつる場所、つまり神社のことになります。
When read as "やしろ", it means a place where gods are worshiped, that is, a shrine.
Meanings
社sha
company; firm (often as a suffix or counter)
来月、新しい社に入ります。
I will join a new company next month.
社sha
counter for companies
三社の会社に応募しました。
I applied to three companies.
社yashiro
Shinto shrine
山の上に古い社があります。
There is an old shrine on the mountain top.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means a place to worship earth gods; now widely used for 'company'.
- Nuance
as 'sha' it usually attaches to other words (本社, 支社) rather than standing alone.
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