noun
society; the public; the world
Broad term for society as a whole, the public sphere, or the world at large. Often used in contrast to the individual or private life.
社会に出る前に、もっと勉強したい。
I want to study more before entering the working world.
He wants to do work that is useful for society.
noun
social studies
Abbreviation of 社会科 (しゃかいか). Used mainly in school contexts to refer to the subject.
See also: 社会科 (しゃかいか)
明日の一時間目は社会だ。
The first period tomorrow is social studies.