Japanese

しゃかい
Meaning: society; world
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

社
会

Example sentences

He is working hard for the sake of society.
明治時代には、日本の社会が大きく変化しました。
Japanese society changed significantly during the Meiji era.
現代社会に置いて、インターネットは不可欠だ。
In modern society, the internet is indispensable.
観光は地域社会に多くの利益をもたらす。
Tourism brings many benefits to local communities.
現代社会におけるインターネットの役割は、ますます重要になっている。
The role of the internet in modern society is becoming increasingly important.
犯罪のない社会を作りたい。
I want to create a society without crime.
現代社会ではエネルギーの消費が激しい。
Energy consumption is intense in modern society.
法律を守ることは、社会のルールです。
Obeying the law is a rule of society.
現代社会では、情報の過剰な供給が問題となっている。
In modern society, the excessive supply of information is becoming a problem.
混乱した社会に秩序を取り戻す必要がある。
It is necessary to restore order to the chaotic society.

Usage Notes

Refers to the collective body of people or the community one lives in.

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