Meaning and Usage
"出社" (しゅっしゃ) specifically means "to come to work" or "to go to the office." It is commonly used in business contexts to describe the act of arriving at one's workplace, typically an office.
Common Contexts
This word is often used when talking about daily routines, punctuality, or changes in work schedule. For example, "早く出社する" means "to come to work early," which implies a proactive or diligent attitude.
Collocations and Patterns
- 出社する: to come to work
- 出社時間: time of arrival at work
- 出社前: before coming to work
These collocations are useful for discussing work habits and schedules.
Register and Politeness
"出社" is a neutral to formal term, suitable for workplace conversations and written business communication. It is more formal than casual expressions like "会社に行く" (go to the company).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "出社" with "退社" (たいしゃ), which means "to leave the office." Remember that "出社" focuses on arriving at work, not leaving it.