商社
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Noun for a company engaged in trade, often international. Used in contexts like『商社で働く』 (shōsha de hataraku, 'to work at a trading company').
Theme
At a networking event in Tokyo, User chats with Kenji, a fellow professional, about their career paths and industries.
商社
しょうしゃ
trading company
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'shō-sha' (商社) as a 'show-shop' — a company that shows and trades goods globally! 'Show-shop' → 商社 (shōsha, 'trading company').
Cultural Note
『商社』 (shōsha) are major Japanese trading companies like『三菱商事』 (Mitsubishi Shōji) or『三井物産』 (Mitsui Bussan) that handle international trade, logistics, and investments, playing a crucial role in Japan's economy.
Forms
Base: 商社Noun for a company engaged in trade, often international. Used in contexts like『商社で働く』 (shōsha de hataraku, 'to work at a trading company').