Kanji · N4 · 7 strokes
社 / company
Kanji for company or society.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シャ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
社 carries the meaning company or society.
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How to write 社
Trace 社 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 社
会社かいしゃcompany
会社員かいしゃいんoffice worker
社長しゃちょうpresident of a company
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社 in context
あれは時計の会社です。
あれはとけいのかいしゃです
That is a watch company.
わたしは会社員です。
わたしはかいしゃいんです
I am an office worker.
社長は大阪へ行きます。
しゃちょうはおおさかへいきます
The president goes to Osaka.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 社 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
社 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/社
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