English–Japanese

“assistant manager” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikakarichō

Example

父は会社の係長です。chichi wa gai sha no kakari chō de su

My father is an assistant manager at his company.

Illustration for 係長 (assistant manager)

How to say “assistant manager” in Japanese

“Assistant manager” in Japanese is 係長 (kakarichō).

Refers to a workplace leader responsible for organizing a small unit and supervising the people in it.

Full entry for 係長: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 係長

入社して十年で、係長になりました。nyū sha shi te jū nen de kakari chō ni na ri ma shi ta

After ten years with the company, I became an assistant manager.

Tips for using 係長

  • In English, 係長 (kakarichō) is often rendered as assistant manager, but the title usually marks a Japanese company rank rather than a fixed set of duties.

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