Japanese

じょうし
Meaning: superior; boss; supervisor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

上
司

Example sentences

The new boss is a very kind person.
彼は出張の結果を上司に報告した。
He reported the results of the business trip to his boss.
彼は上司の命令に従って、すぐに作業を開始した。
Following his boss's orders, he immediately started the work.
上司の指示に正確に従う。
Correctly follow the boss's instructions.
彼女の仕事は上司から高く評価された。
Her work was highly evaluated by her boss.
彼は上司の顔色を窺いながら、慎重に話し始めた。
He started speaking cautiously while gauging his boss's reaction.
上司との食事では、いつも以上に気を遣う。
When dining with my boss, I am more considerate than usual.
上司は私の質問に対して的確な回答をくれた。
My boss gave me a precise answer to my question.
上司の承諾を得てから、プロジェクトを進めた。
After obtaining the boss's consent, I proceeded with the project.
彼は上司に調査報告書を提出した。
He submitted the investigation report to his boss.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person of higher rank in a company or organization.

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