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How to say "Company" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "company", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
会社
かいしゃ (kaisha)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
会社員
かいしゃいん (kaishain)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "company" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 会社 and 会社員.
In Japanese, 会社 (かいしゃ (kaisha)) is typically associated with "company, office" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents A place of work or a business organization. Often refers to the office building or the organization itself..
On the other hand, 会社員 (かいしゃいん (kaishain)) maps to "company employee" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Noun. Refers to someone who works for a company. A common occupation in Japan.. A literal translation of "company" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "会社"
毎日会社へ行きます。
I go to the company every day.
Bilingual Context for "会社員"
私の父は会社員です。
My father is a company employee.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日 ＿＿＿ へ行きます。" (Meaning: "I go to the company every day.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "会社" fits here because it means "company, office" in the context of: "I go to the company every day.". "会社員" represents "company employee".