Japanese

かちょう
Meaning: section manager
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

課
長

Example sentences

He was promoted to section manager last month.
課長が部下のミスをフォローした
The section manager followed up on the subordinate's mistake.
彼は課長に昇格したばかりだ。
He has just been promoted to section manager.
彼は部長と課長を兼任している。
He is serving concurrently as department manager and section manager.
課長は現在、外出中ですが、午後三時頃に戻る予定です。
The manager is currently out, but he is expected to return around 3 PM.
彼は部長と課長を兼務している
He serves concurrently as department manager and section chief.

Usage Notes

A management position in a company or government office, typically responsible for a specific section or department.

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