Japanese word

他社

Pronunciation

Romajitasha

Meaning

  • nounanother company

Example

問題があれば、他社に相談します。mon dai ga a re ba ta sha ni sō dan shi ma su

If there is a problem, I will consult another company.

Illustration for 他社 (another company)

More examples

必要な技術がなければ、他社と提携します。hitsu yō na gi jutsu ga na ke re ba ta sha to tei kei shi ma su

If we do not have the necessary technology, we will partner with another company.

Core concept

Describes a company viewed as an organization distinct from the one currently being discussed.

Common phrases

  • 他社と提携するta sha to tei kei su ru

    partner with another company

  • 他社に委託するta sha ni i taku su ru

    outsource to another company

  • 他社の動向ta sha no dō kō

    the trends of other companies

Similar words

別会社betsugaisha: A company that is separate from the one currently being discussed.
他企業takigyō: A business organization other than the one currently being discussed.

Definition in Japanese

ある会社に対して、それとは異なる会社。a ru gai sha ni tai shi te so re to wa koto na ru gai sha

Word origin

The compound 他社 (tasha) joins 他 (ta, "other") with 社 (sha, "company"), directly expressing the idea of a separate company.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 他社製品 (tasha seihin) means products made by another company, and the other company need not be a business rival.

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