VocabJLPT N3
company
NounCounter

Definitions

  1. 1. company
  2. 2. firm
  3. 3. (Shinto) shrine
  4. 4. regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour)
This noun and suffix refers to a company, organization, or shrine. As a standalone word it can mean a Shinto shrine, and as a suffix it is commonly attached to company names to indicate a corporation or firm.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How long have you been working at that company?

Sentence 2

If possible, could you introduce me to the contact at that company?

Sentence 3

Wait, our company really has that few vacation days!?

Sentence 4

Why does "for the company" always get treated like it's the right answer?

Sentence 5

My friend told me yesterday they joined a new company.