Japanese

会長

かいちょう
Meaning: chairman; president (of a society); board chair
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

会
長

Example sentences

He was newly elected as the president of the student council.
彼は長年務めた会長の職を退いた
He stepped down from his position as chairman, which he had held for many years.
彼は生徒会の会長に選ばれた。
He was elected as the president of the student council.
先代の会長が築いた伝統を大切に守っている。
We carefully preserve the traditions established by the previous chairman.
次期会長の選出が行われた。
The election for the next chairman was held.
彼は会長の後継者として選ばれた。
He was chosen as the successor to the chairman.
会員の総意によって彼は会長に推挽された。
He was recommended for the presidency by the unanimous support of the members.

Usage Notes

The head of an organization or association. In companies, it often refers to the chairperson of the board.

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