English–Japanese
“boss” in Japanese
How to say “boss” in Japanese
“Boss” in Japanese is 上司 (jōshi).
上司 (jōshi) refers to a person above someone in a workplace hierarchy who gives direction and oversees work.
Example sentences with 上司
仕事の進め方について、上司に相談します。shi goto no susu me kata ni tsu i te jō shi ni sō dan shi ma su
I will consult my boss about how to proceed with the work.
Tips for using 上司
- In Japanese workplaces, 上司 (jōshi) usually means a workplace superior, while the English word "boss" can also mean an owner or person in charge.
Other Japanese words for “boss”
会社のボスはみんなに人気があります。kai sha no bo su wa mi n na ni nin ki ga a ri ma su
The boss is popular with everyone.
組長は会議でみんなに話します。kumi chō wa kai gi de mi n na ni hana shi ma su
The boss speaks to everyone at the meeting.
親分の言うことを聞きます。oya bun no i u ko to o ki ki ma su
I do what the boss says.
あの親方はみんなに人気があります。a no oya kata wa mi n na ni nin ki ga a ri ma su
That boss is popular with everyone.