noun
functioning of society; social functions
Refers to the way society operates or the roles and activities that keep society working. Often used in sociological or policy contexts.
社会機能を維持するためには、インフラの整備が欠かせない。
To maintain the functioning of society, infrastructure development is essential.
この政策は社会機能に大きな影響を与えるだろう。
This policy will have a major impact on social functions.
Compound of 社会 (society) and 機能 (function). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows standard Sino-Japanese compounding patterns.