社会
しゃかい
shakai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 25 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

社会 (しゃかい (shakai)) means "public". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

public

Also : society · community · the world · social studies

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 社会 (しゃかい) means 'society'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of society.

Example Sentences

現代社会では情報技術が非常に重要だ。

げんだいしゃかいではじょうほうぎじゅつがひじょうにじゅうようだ。

In modern society, information technology is very important.

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