Japanese

しゅしょう
Meaning: Prime Minister
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

首
相

Example sentences

A new prime minister has been elected.
首相は数人の護衛に守られていた
The Prime Minister was protected by several guards.
首相は新しい外務大臣を任命した。
The Prime Minister appointed a new Foreign Minister.
彼は歴代の首相の中で最も若い。
He is the youngest among all successive prime ministers.
首相は記者との会見で、新しい計画について語った。
The Prime Minister spoke about a new plan at a press conference with reporters.
彼は首相の側近として長年働いている。
He has worked as a close aide to the Prime Minister for many years.
首相は記者会見で新政策を発表した。
The Prime Minister announced a new policy at the press conference.
首相の突然の辞任により、政局は混迷を極めた。
Due to the sudden resignation of the Prime Minister, the political situation reached a state of extreme turmoil.
首相の官邸で重要な会議が行われた。
An important meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
首相は新しい閣僚を任命した。
The Prime Minister appointed new cabinet ministers.

Usage Notes

Refers to the head of government in many countries, such as Japan.

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