Translation and Meaning of: 社 - yashiro

The Japanese word 「社」, read as "やしろ" (yashiro), refers to a Shinto shrine. This term plays a central role in Japanese culture and religion, serving as places of worship for the kami, which are deities or spirits in the Shinto tradition. The yashiro are spread throughout Japan, ranging from the simplest and most rustic in rural areas to the more elaborate and grand in large cities.

Etymologically, 「社」 has its roots in the kanji that denotes "sanctuary" or "company," highlighting its duality of meanings that can vary contextually. The kanji 「社」 is composed of the radical elements of "earth" and "altar," which provide a hint about its traditional and spiritual connection with natural elements, something intrinsic to Shintoism, which values harmony with nature. The kun'yomi reading (やしろ) is specifically adopted to refer to the Shinto shrine.

Historically, the 「社」 developed as community places where community members could gather to give thanks, request blessings, or pray for the protection of the kami. These shrines play a vital role in many local celebrations and festivals, called matsuri, where the community comes together to celebrate their traditions and give thanks for the harvests or other significant events. Additionally, they are places where people perform important rituals, such as weddings and purification ceremonies. Yashiro not only refers to the physical structure but also to the collective and cultural spirit that preserves Japan's spiritual heritage.

The presence of shrines 「社」 is evident in various parts of Japan, and they often appear in locations that feature particular natural beauty, such as mountains, forests, and rivers. This choice of location is an extension of the belief in the sacredness of nature in Shintoism. When visiting Japan, going to a yashiro allows for a true immersion in Japanese spirituality, offering a better understanding of the connection between the Japanese people and their natural environment.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 会社 (Kaisha) - Empresa, companhia
• 企業 (Kigyou) - Corporation, company in general
• 会社組織 (Kaisha Soshiki) - Organizational structure of a company
• 商社 (Shousha) - Trading company, commercial company
• 企業体 (Kigyoutai) - Corporate entity, business body
• 企業団体 (Kigyoudantai) - Association of companies, corporate entity
• 会社体 (Kaisha Tai) - Corporate body, company structure
• 会社組 (Kaisha Kumi) - Group of companies, business association
• 会社組合 (Kaisha Kumiai) - Cooperative of companies, association of companies
• 会社組合体 (Kaisha Kumiai Tai) - Body of a cooperative of companies
• 会社組織体 (Kaisha Soshiki Tai) - Organizational body of a company
• 会社団体 (Kaisha Dantai) - Business entity, group of companies
• 会社法人 (Kaisha Houjin) - Legal entity, legal body of a company
• 会社法人団体 (Kaisha Houjin Dantai) - Entity of legal persons of companies
• 会社法人組織 (Kaisha Houjin Soshiki) - Organization of legal entities of companies
• 会社法人組織体 (Kaisha Houjin Soshiki Tai) - Organizational body of legal entities of companies
• 会社法人団体組織 (Kaisha Houjin Dantai Soshiki) - Organization of a legal entity of companies
• 会社法人体 (Kaisha Houjin Tai) - Legal form of a company
• 会社法人組 (Kaisha Houjin Kumi) - Group of legal entities of companies
• 会社法人組合 (Kaisha Houjin Kumiai) - Cooperative of legal entities of companies
• 会社法人組合体 (Kaisha Houjin Kumiai Tai) - Body of a cooperative of legal entities of companies
• 会社法人団体体 (Kaisha Houjin Dantai Tai) - Body of a legal entity of companies
• 会社法人団体組 (Kaisha Houjin Dantai Kumi) - Group of a legal entity of business companies
• 会社法人団体組合 (Kaisha Houjin Dantai Kumiai) - Cooperative of a legal entity of companies

社

Romaji: yashiro
Kana: やしろ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: Shinto shrine

Meaning in English: Shinto shrine

Definition: A collection of organizations or groups.

Example Sentences - (社) yashiro

See below some example sentences:

格差が社会問題として深刻化している。

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 - desigualdade
• が - subject particle
• 社会 - society
• 問題 - problem
• として - how
• 深刻化 - agravamento
• している - It's running

慣行は社会のルールです。

Kankou wa shakai no ruuru desu

Customs are the rules of society.

The mandatory is the rules of society.

• 慣行 (kan'kō) - costume, common practice
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 社会 (shakai) - society
• の (no) - Possession particle
• ルール (rūru) - rule
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

技術は社会を変える力を持っています。

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) - tecnologia
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 社会 (shakai) - society
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 変える (kaeru) - mudar/transformar
• 力 (chikara) - poder/força
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 持っています (motteimasu) - possuir/ter

常識は社会生活において必要不可欠なものです。

Joushiki wa shakai seikatsu ni oite hitsuyou fukaketsu na mono desu

Common sense is essential in social life.

Common sense is essential 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 - is
• もの - thing
• です - is

庶民は社会の中で重要な存在です。

Shomin wa shakai no naka de juuyou na sonzai desu

As pessoas comuns são uma presença importante na sociedade.

As pessoas comuns são importantes na sociedade.

• 庶民 - significa "pessoas comuns" ou "classe trabalhadora".
• は - partícula de tópico, indica que o sujeito da frase é "庶民".
• 社会 - significa "sociedade".
• の - partícula de posse, indica que "社会" é o dono de "庶民".
• 中で - significa "no meio de" ou "dentro de".
• 重要な - adjetivo que significa "importante".
• 存在 - significa "existência" ou "presença".
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form.

建設は社会の発展に不可欠な要素です。

Kensetsu wa shakai no hatten ni fukaketsu na yōso desu

Construction is an indispensable element for the development of society.

Construction is an essential element for social development.

• 建設 - Construction
• は - Topic particle
• 社会 - Society
• の - Possessive particle
• 発展 - Development
• に - Destination particle
• 不可欠 - Essential
• な - adjectival suffix
• 要素 - Element
• です - Polite way of being/being

寄付は社会貢献の一つの方法です。

Kifu wa shakai kōken no hitotsu no hōhō desu

Donation is a way to contribute to society.

Donating is a way to contribute to society.

• 寄付 (きふ) - doação
• は - Topic particle
• 社会貢献 (しゃかいこうけん) - contribution to society
• の - Possession particle
• 一つ (ひとつ) - I'm sorry, but I need the text you would like me to translate. Please provide the content for translation.
• の - Possession particle
• 方法 (ほうほう) - método
• です - Verb ser/estar (polite form)

婦人は社会の重要な役割を果たしています。

Fujin wa shakai no juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashiteimasu

As mulheres desempenham um papel importante na sociedade.

As mulheres desempenham um papel importante na sociedade.

• 婦人 - mulher
• は - Topic particle
• 社会 - society
• の - Possession particle
• 重要な - important
• 役割 - role/function
• を - direct object particle
• 果たしています - performing

学術研究は社会に貢献する重要な役割を果たしています。

Gakujutsu kenkyū wa shakai ni kōken suru jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite imasu

Academic research plays an important role in contributing to society.

Academic research plays an important role in contributing to society.

• 学術研究 - gakujutsu kenkyuu- academic research
• は - wa- Topic particle
• 社会 - shakai- society
• に - ni- target particle
• 貢献する - kouken suru- contribuir
• 重要な - juuyou na- important
• 役割 - yakuwari- role, function
• を - wo- direct object particle
• 果たしています - hatashite imasu- perform, fulfill

メーカーは製品を作る会社です。

Mēkā wa seihin o tsukuru kaisha desu

A manufacturer is a company that produces products.

The manufacturer is a company that manufactures products.

• メーカー - fabricante
• は - Topic particle
• 製品 - product
• を - direct object particle
• 作る - make, produce
• 会社 - empresa
• です - verb "to be", indicating state or quality