Japanese word

本社

Pronunciation

Romajihonsha

Meaning

  • nounhead office

Example

今日は本社へ行きます。kyō wa hon sha e i ki ma su

I am going to the head office today.

Illustration for 本社 (head office)

More examples

来月は本社で研修を受けます。rai getsu wa hon sha de ken shū o u ke ma su

I will attend training at the head office next month.

Core concept

Shows the central base from which a company manages its business.

Common phrases

  • 本社で働くhon sha de hatara ku

    work at the head office

  • 本社に戻るhon sha ni modo ru

    return to the head office

Similar words

本部honbu: The central office that directs an organization, a business unit, or a major operation.
本店honten: The main branch or store of a business, or its formally registered principal office.

Definition in Japanese

会社全体の業務を統括する中心の事業所。kai sha zen tai no gyō mu o tō katsu su ru chū shin no ji gyō sho

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 本社 (honsha, "head office") combines 本 (hon, "base") and 社 (sha, "company").

Usage tips

  • A company can have several offices in different cities while its head office remains the main base for company-wide decisions.

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