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社
社 (readings: しゃ, やしろ; Japanese kanji) means “company / society”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 会社 (company).
What does 社 mean?
| Kanji | 社 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | company / society |
| Readings | しゃ, やしろ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 社
社 is read しゃ or やしろ depending on the word.
Example words with 社
| Example | 会社 (company) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14