English–Japanese
“society” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishakai
Example
社会にはルールがあります。sha kai ni wa rū ru ga a ri ma su
Society has rules.
How to say “society” in Japanese
“Society” in Japanese is 社会 (shakai).
Refers to an organized human community whose members share systems, rules, and ways of living.
Example sentences with 社会
わたしたちは社会の一員です。wa ta shi ta chi wa sha kai no ichi in de su
We are members of society.
学校で学んだことは、社会で役立ちます。gak kō de mana n da ko to wa sha kai de yaku da chi ma su
What you learn at school is useful in society.
Tips for using 社会
- 社会 (shakai) is used for public life as well as for a community, which helps explain why it can match both society and the public in English.