社説
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Noun meaning 'editorial' in newspapers or media. It combines 『社』 (sha, 'company / Society') and 『説』 (setsu, 'explanation / Opinion'), referring to an official opinion piece. Example: 『新聞の社説を読む』 (shinbun no shasetsu o yomu, 'read the newspaper editorial').
Theme
In a university library, User and their classmate Aya are discussing current events and media for a project.
社説
しゃせつ
editorial
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine a newspaper 'society' section with a serious editorial. '社' (sha, 'company / Society') + '説' (setsu, 'explanation') → 社説 (shasetsu, 'editorial') — it's the newspaper's official explanation on society!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『社説』 (shasetsu, 'editorial') is a key feature in newspapers like 『朝日新聞』 (Asahi Shimbun) or 『読売新聞』 (Yomiuri Shimbun), expressing the publication's official stance on current events, politics, or social issues, often influencing public opinion.
Forms
Base: 社説Noun meaning 'editorial' in newspapers or media. It combines 『社』 (sha, 'company / Society') and 『説』 (setsu, 'explanation / Opinion'), referring to an official opinion piece. Example: 『新聞の社説を読む』 (shinbun no shasetsu o yomu, 'read the newspaper editorial').