English–Japanese

“chairman” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaichō

Example

会長は毎朝会社に来ます。kai chō wa mai asa gai sha ni ki ma su

The chairman comes to the office every morning.

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How to say “chairman” in Japanese

“Chairman” in Japanese is 会長 (kaichō).

Refers to the chief representative who oversees an association, company, or other organized group.

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

Example sentences with 会長

来週、会長と話す予定です。rai shū kai chō to hana su yo tei de su

I plan to talk with the chairman next week.

Tips for using 会長

  • A 会長 (kaichō) can lead a company or association over time, whereas the chair of a single English meeting may hold the role only for that meeting.

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