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.
社会貢献活動に参加する。
To participate in community service activities.
この会社は社会貢献に力を入れている。
This company puts effort into social contribution.
仕事を通じて社会貢献ができることに誇りを感じている。
I feel proud that I can contribute to society through my work.
A compound of 社会 (society) + 貢献 (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 (企業の社会的責任) departments.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 社会貢献活動: social contribution activities
- 社会貢献をする: to contribute to society
- 地域社会への貢献: contribution to the local community
- 社会貢献度: degree of social contribution
CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japanese job interviews, expressing a desire to contribute to society (社会貢献がしたい) is a common and valued response when discussing career motivation.