What does 社会 mean?
社会 is a Japanese noun meaning “society” in English. It can also be translated as “social studies (school subject)” depending on context. It is written as 社会 in kanji, しゃかい in hiragana, and shakai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
社会のルールを守ることは大切です。
It's important to follow society's rules.
社会の授業が一番好きです。
Social studies is my favourite class.