社 会(しゃかい)貢 献(こうけん)

しゃかいこうけん

noun

social contribution; contributing to society

1. social contribution; contributing to society; community service

Activities or efforts that benefit society at large, including volunteer work, charitable giving, and corporate social responsibility. A key concept in Japanese corporate and civic culture.

社会(しゃかい)貢献(こうけん)活動(かつどう)に参加(さんか)する。

To participate in community service activities.

この会社(かいしゃ)は社会(しゃかい)貢献(こうけん)に力(ちから)を入(い)れている。

This company puts effort into social contribution.

仕事(しごと)を通(つう)じて社会(しゃかい)貢献(こうけん)ができることに誇(ほこ)りを感(かん)じている。

I feel proud that I can contribute to society through my work.

A compound of 社会(しゃかい) (society) + 貢献(こうけん) (contribution). This is a highly valued concept in Japanese society, frequently used in corporate mission statements, job interviews, and discussions about civic responsibility. Japanese companies often have dedicated CSR (企業(きぎょう)の社会的(しゃかいてき)責任(せきにん)) departments.

Common collocations

社会(しゃかい)貢献(こうけん)活動(かつどう): social contribution activities
社会(しゃかい)貢献(こうけん)をする: to contribute to society
地域(ちいき)社会(しゃかい)への貢献(こうけん): contribution to the local community
社会(しゃかい)貢献(こうけん)度(ど): degree of social contribution

Cultural note

In Japanese job interviews, expressing a desire to contribute to society (社会(しゃかい)貢献(こうけん)がしたい) is a common and valued response when discussing career motivation.

Related Words

Compare: 慈善事業(じぜんじぎょう) (charitable work)

Compare: 社会参加(しゃかいさんか) (social participation)

Compare: 奉仕活動(ほうしかつどう) (volunteer work)

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