Japanese word

社説

Pronunciation

Romajishasetsu

Meaning

  • nouneditorial

Example

その社説は教育についてです。so no sha setsu wa kyō iku ni tsu i te de su

That editorial is about education.

Illustration for 社説 (editorial)

More examples

毎朝、新聞の社説を読みます。mai asa shin bun no sha setsu o yo mi ma su

I read the newspaper editorial every morning.

Core concept

Presents a publication's considered position on a public issue rather than simply reporting events.

Common phrases

  • 新聞の社説shin bun no sha setsu

    newspaper editorial

  • 社説を読むsha setsu o yo mu

    read an editorial

  • 社説を書くsha setsu o ka ku

    write an editorial

Similar words

論説ronsetsu: A formal article that examines a public issue and presents an argument about it.
社論sharon: An editorial that states a newspaper's official opinion on a public issue.

Definition in Japanese

新聞などが社会的な問題について、その社の立場や意見を述べる論説。shin bun na do ga sha kai teki na mon dai ni tsu i te so no sha no tachi ba ya i ken o no be ru ron setsu

Word origin

The compound 社説 (shasetsu) joins 社 (sha, "company or publisher") and 説 (setsu, "explanation or opinion"), referring to an opinion issued by a publication.

Usage tips

  • A 社説 (shasetsu) commonly uses formal language about public policy, making it a useful example of Japanese newspaper style.

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