支社

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 支社. Reading: ししゃ. Core meaning: branch office.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 来月から大阪の支社で働くことになった / 各支社の担当者が本社に集まった.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Branch and headquarters
  • 支社 is a branch organization operating in another location under a head office. Distinguish its role and location from 本社, the company's headquarters.