Japanese

しゃちょう
Meaning: company president; CEO
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

社
長

Example sentences

The president confirmed the progress of the new project.
社長と言っても、社員が数人の小さな会社です。
Even though I say he is the president, it is a small company with only a few employees.
社長に代わって、私が会議に出席します。
I will attend the meeting on behalf of the president.
彼は長年、社長の座に就いている。
He has held the position of president for many years.
彼は父の跡を継いで社長になった。
He succeeded his father and became the president.
彼は若くして社長になった、本当にえらい人だ。
He became a company president at a young age; he is a truly remarkable person.
彼は社長の右腕として活躍している。
He is active as the president's right-hand man.
社長夫人はとても上品な方です。
The president's wife is a very elegant person.
社長がお呼びですので、すぐに応接室へお越しください。
The president is calling for you, so please come to the reception room immediately.
彼は副社長に任命された。
He was appointed as vice president.

Usage Notes

Refers to the highest-ranking executive in a company.

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