Japanese

だいとうりょう
Meaning: president (of a country)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

大
統
領

Example sentences

The new president is giving an inaugural address.
大統領の予期せぬ発言に会場がざわめいた。
The venue buzzed at the president's unexpected remark.
大統領は被災地を視察した。
The president inspected the disaster area.
大統領が暗殺されたとき、多くの人が衝撃を受けた。
When the president was assassinated, many people were shocked.
大統領は執務室で重要な書類を読んでいる。
The president is reading an important document in the office.
彼は大統領になるという野心を抱いている。
He harbors an ambition to become president.
今夜、大統領を招いて晩餐会が行われる。
A dinner party will be held tonight to invite the President.
彼はアメリカの初代大統領であるワシントンの伝記を読んだ。
He read a biography of Washington, the first president of the United States.
大統領の任期は来月で満了する。
The president's term of office will expire next month.
大統領の弾劾裁判が始まった
The president's impeachment trial has begun.

Usage Notes

The head of state in a republic.

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