noun
shrine ranking (historical)
Obsolete term for the official ranking system of Shinto shrines, abolished in 1946. Used only in historical or academic contexts.
戦前、神社には社格という格式があった。
Before the war, shrines had a ranking system called 社格.
noun
company ranking
Modern business term for ranking or grading of companies, often based on size, performance, or creditworthiness.
この企業は社格が高いので、融資を受けやすい。
This company has a high ranking, so it can easily get loans.