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.
I want to study more before entering the working world.
彼は社会のために役立つ仕事がしたいと思っている。
He wants to do work that is useful for society.
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.
I graduated from university and went out into the working world.
The younger generation is supporting society.
We should each take responsibility as a member of society.
社会 means 'society' as a whole, while 社交 refers specifically to social interaction or socializing among individuals.
social science
antisocial; contrary to public order or morality