Translation of Japanese word "社会" to English
社会
しゃかい
[shakai]
IPA: /ɕakaɪ/
Meaning
NounA long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
How to use
社会 (shakai) — 'society / public / social studies'. 社会問題 (shakai mondai) — social issue. 社会人 (shakaijin) — working member of society.
🇬🇧 English
society
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 社会
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゃかい
Romaji Transcription: shakai
Example Sentences
社会に貢献することが大切です。
しゃかいにおくふくすることがたいせつです
It's important to contribute to society.
社会のために働くことは尊敬されるべきです。
しゃかいのためにおくあたることはそんけいされるべきです
Working for the sake of society is something to be respected.
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- 社会問題— social problem / issue
- 社会人— working member of society
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What does the Japanese word "社会" mean?▼
The Japanese word "社会" means "society" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "社会"?▼
The word "社会" is read as "しゃかい" (shakai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A community where people gather and live together.".
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