Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Japanese term or phrase:
一社
English translation:
General Incorporated Association
Added to glossary by
Lekhika
May 12, 2015 14:23
9 yrs ago
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Japanese term
一社
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What is the meaning and significance of （一社）in the name of the following association / company?
（一社）福岡県土木組合連合会八女支部
（一社）福岡県土木組合連合会八女支部
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +2 | General Incorporated Association |
Dr. M. S. Niranjan
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| 4 | A company |
Milind Joshi
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Proposed translations
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Dr. M. S. Niranjan
India
India
Native in Japanese
&
English
India
Expert Japanese Technical Translation
Native in: English 
, Japanese
Works in: Japanese to English
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General Incorporated Association
This is a short form for (一般社団法人) which means "General Incorporated Association". This is shortened to (一社） before the name of such an organization.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2015-05-12 16:48:46 GMT)
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There are various types of incorporated bodies of which this is also one type of such legal entities.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2015-05-12 16:48:46 GMT)
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There are various types of incorporated bodies of which this is also one type of such legal entities.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Port City
: http://www.koueki-houjin.net/shadan/ryakugo.html
6 hrs
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| agree |
Yasutomo Kanazawa
1 day 13 hrs
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Comment: "Thank you"
6 mins
Milind Joshi
Native in English
Specializes in field
Smooth changeover, meaning unbeaten
Native in: English , Marathi
Works in: Japanese to English, English to Marathi, English to Japanese
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1
A company
Book translation is simply "One company", here it refers to "a company"
Discussion
So, is this what is represented by XXX Co (Inc) in English names of companies?