Japanese

へんしゅうちょう
Meaning: editor-in-chief; managing editor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

編集長は締め切り前に記事を読んだ。
The editor-in-chief read the article before the deadline.
編集長は筆削褒貶を惜しまず、原稿を厳しく直した。
The editor-in-chief did not hold back from strict critique and revision, and carefully corrected the manuscript.
新任の編集長は風岸孤峭として知られ、会議でも安易に譲らなかった。
The new editor in chief was known for stern independence and did not give ground easily even in meetings.

Usage Notes

This refers to the person who oversees editorial work for a newspaper, magazine, publisher, or website.

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