Japanese

しゃ
Meaning: company; shrine; firm
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Handwriting

社

Example sentences

I will return to the office at 5 o'clock from my outing.
我社は新しい技術を開発した
Our company developed a new technology.
A社よりなにがしかの寄付を賜りました。
We received a certain amount of donation from Company A.
大手三社が激しく競い合い、三者鼎立の局面を迎えている。
The three major companies are competing fiercely, reaching a state of tripartite standing.
市場は大手三社による三分鼎立の状態が長く続いている。
The market has long been in a state of tripartite confrontation between three major companies.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to refer to one's own company or as a suffix for organizations.

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