Translation and Meaning of: 社会 - shakai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 社会 (shakai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shakai
Kana: しゃかい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: society; public
Meaning in English: society;public
Definition: A community where people gather and interact with each other.
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Explanation and Etymology - (社会) shakai
The word 「社会」(shakai) is widely used in sociocultural and political contexts, meaning "society" in various situations. It combines two kanji: 「社」(sha) and 「会」(kai). The first kanji, 「社」, carries the meaning of "company," "shrine," or "sanctuary" and has its origin in the context of "groups or communities associated with a physical space." The kanji 「会」 refers to "meeting," "gathering," or "association," implying the idea of people coming together or gathering. When combined, these kanji form the word that translates the complex social structure in which we live.
The etymological origin of 「社会」 highlights the evolution of community concepts in Japan, just like in many other cultures. Historically, Japan has a strong communal society, where individual actions and decisions are often influenced or determined by the collective. The expression 「社会」 reflects this communal mindset, encompassing not only the physical aspect of an association of people but also the philosophical and cultural understanding that surrounds human interactions within the community.
In the modern context, 「社会」 encompasses different spheres, such as politics, economics, and even technology. The word is often used in discussions about the role of public policies in shaping social structure, the importance of sustainable economic development for the benefit of society, and the ever-changing social dynamics thanks to technological advances. The complexity of 「社会」 allows for its application in different fields, from academic debates to everyday interactions between individuals.
Variations and Contextualizations
- 「社会問題」(shakai mondai) - social issues;
- "社会学" (shakaigaku) - sociology, the study of society and social interactions;
- 「社会的」(shakaiteki) - adjective meaning "social" or "communal".
These variations illustrate how the base word 「社会」 expands to encompass various topics and fields of study. When using 「社会」 in a speech or text, it is important to consider the context so that its meaning is interpreted correctly. The richness of the Japanese language lies in its ability to express cultural and social nuances through combinations of kanji as seen here. Taking advantage of this depth can greatly enrich communication and intercultural understanding.
Synonyms and similar words
- 社交 (shakou) - Social relationship, social interaction.
- 社会団体 (shakai dantai) - Social organization, a group that works in favor of social causes.
- 社会的 (shakaiteki) - Regarding society, social aspects.
- 社会制度 (shakai seido) - Social system, organizational structure of society.
- 社会科学 (shakai kagaku) - Social sciences, the study of societies and their interactions.
- 社会福祉 (shakai fukushi) - Social welfare, policies, and practices that promote the health and well-being of society.
- 社会問題 (shakai mondai) - Social problems, issues that affect society as a whole.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: しゃかい shakai
How to Write in Japanese - (社会) shakai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (社会) shakai:
Example Sentences - (社会) shakai
Below are some example sentences:
Doboku kouji wa taisetsu na shakai infra no hitotsu desu
Civil engineering is one of the important social infrastructures.
Civil engineering is one of the important social infrastructure.
- 土木工事 - Construction
- は - Topic particle
- 大切な - Importante
- 社会 - Society
- インフラ - Infrastructure
- の - Possession particle
- 一つ - One
- です - To be
Denshi gijutsu wa gendai shakai ni kakasenai mono desu
Electronic technology is indispensable in modern society.
Electronic technology is indispensable to modern society.
- 電子技術 - electronic technology
- は - topic particle
- 現代社会 - modern society
- に - location particle
- 欠かせない - indispensable
- もの - thing
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Hikou wa shakai mondai desu
Delinquency is a social problem.
Delineations are social issues.
- 非行 (hikou) - inappropriate behavior, delinquency
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 社会 (shakai) - society
- 問題 (mondai) - problem
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
Kakushin wa shakai no shinpo wo sokushin suru
Innovation promotes social progress.
- 革新 - means "innovation" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 社会 - Means "society" in Japanese.
- の - is a grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship between two words.
- 進歩 - Means "progress" in Japanese.
- を - is a grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 促進する - means "promote" or "stimulate" in Japanese.
Tetsukou wa gendai shakai ni oite juuyou na sangyou desu
The steel industry is important in modern society.
Steel is an important industry in modern society.
- 鉄鋼 - steel
- は - topic particle
- 現代社会 - modern society
- において - in
- 重要な - important
- 産業 - industry
- です - verb to be (polite form)
Shakai wa tsuneni henka shiteimasu
Society is always in constant change.
Society is constantly changing.
- 社会 (shakai) - society
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 常に (tsuneni) - ever
- 変化しています (henka shiteimasu) - it's changing
Kakusa ga shakai mondai to shite shinkokuka shite iru
Inequality is becoming a serious social problem.
The gap is becoming more serious as a social problem.
- 格差 - inequality
- が - subject particle
- 社会 - society
- 問題 - problem
- として - as
- 深刻化 - aggravation
- している - It's running
Kankou wa shakai no ruuru desu
Customs are the rules of society.
The mandatory is the rules of society.
- 慣行 (kan'kō) - custom, common practice
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 社会 (shakai) - society
- の (no) - possession particle
- ルール (rūru) - rule
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Gijutsu wa shakai o kaeru chikara o motte imasu
Technology has the power to change society.
Technology has the power to change society.
- 技術 (gijutsu) - technology
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 社会 (shakai) - society
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 変える (kaeru) - change/transform
- 力 (chikara) - power/strength
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 持っています (motteimasu) - possess/have
Joushiki wa shakai seikatsu ni oite hitsuyou fukaketsu na mono desu
Common sense is essential in social life.
Common sense is indispensable in social life.
- 常識 - common knowledge
- 社会生活 - social life
- において - in
- 必要不可欠 - essential
- な - é
- もの - thing
- です - is (verb to be)
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