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Component Breakdown
社=
礻土
spirit + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '示' (divine) and '土' (earth). Place enshrining local deity.
Symbolism
Shrine, company, society. Central concept in Japanese community consciousness.
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
社交辞令
しゃこうじれい
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; something said for politeness' sake
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
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?
Yes. 社 (company, firm, office, association, shrine) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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