The Meaning of shussha [出社] In Japanese

出社
しゅっしゃ
Romaji: shussha N4

What does 出社 mean?

Translation and Meaning

going to the office, going to work, office attendance

Definition

What does 出社 mean? It means reporting to one’s workplace and being physically present at the office as part of a typical work routine. In Japanese business contexts, 出社 describes the act of going to the office to perform tasks rather than working remotely.

Type

Noun (suru-verb)

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • 1) the act of going to the office as part of a workday
  • 2) presence at the workplace, used in corporate communications and attendance records
  • 3) often contrasted with telework or remote work arrangements

Composition

  • 出 means to exit or go out, signaling movement away from home or origin
  • 社 means company or office, tying the movement to a workplace context
  • When combined, they convey the idea of going to the workplace to perform duties, i.e., reporting to work

Usage

Used in workplace contexts to denote going to the office; appropriate for formal and informal communication; commonly appears in notices, schedules, and discussions of attendance; can be combined with 出社する to form a verb meaning to go to work.
💡 Tips
Mnemonic: imagine unlocking the door of your home and stepping into the office scene, where 出 stands for exiting and 社 for the organized workplace you’re joining.

Variations

  • 出勤 (しゅっきん, shukkin) — going to work; common synonym
  • 在宅勤務 (ざいたくきんむ, zaitaku kinmu) — telework; contrasted with on-site presence
  • 出社日 (しゅっしゃび, shusshabi) — in-office day; a phrase used in schedules

Example Phrases

  • 今日は出社前にメールを確認して準備した。
    Kyou wa shussha mae ni meeru o kakunin shite junbi shita.
    Today I checked my emails before going to the office.
    Lista:
    • 今日は (Kyou wa) – today
    • 出社前に (shussha mae ni) – before going to the office
    • メールを (meeru o) – email
    • 確認して (kakunin shite) – checking
    • 準備した (junbi shita) – prepared
    Uses 「出社前に」 to mark ‘before going to the office’; 「出社」 acts as the noun meaning ‘going to work’ here.
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