Japanese word

社名

Pronunciation

Romajishamei

Meaning

  • nouncompany name

Example

新しい社名を考えています。atara shi i sha mei o kanga e te i ma su

We are thinking of a new company name.

Illustration for 社名 (company name)

More examples

名刺に社名が印刷されています。mei shi ni sha mei ga in satsu sa re te i ma su

The company name is printed on the business card.

Core concept

Names the company as an organization rather than describing its products, services, or location.

Common phrases

  • 社名を確認するsha mei o kaku nin su ru

    confirm the company name

  • 社名を明かすsha mei o a ka su

    reveal the company name

Similar words

会社名kaishamei: The everyday term for the name of a company.
商号shōgō: The legal name under which a company conducts business.
企業名kigyōmei: A formal term for the name of a business organization.

Definition in Japanese

ある会社を他の会社と区別するための固有の名称。a ru gai sha o hoka no gai sha to ku betsu su ru ta me no ko yū no mei shō

Word origin

The compound 社名 (shamei) joins 社 (sha, "company") with 名 (mei, "name") to express a company's name.

Usage tips

  • A change of 社名 (shamei) can mark a rebranding while the organization continues its business.

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