English–Japanese
“chief” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichō
Example
村の長が話します。mura no chō ga hana shi ma su
The village chief speaks.
How to say “chief” in Japanese
“Chief” in Japanese is 長 (chō).
Marks the person who stands at the top of a group and bears responsibility for it.
Example sentences with 長
長に相談してから、祭りの日を決めます。chō ni sō dan shi te ka ra matsu ri no hi o ki me ma su
After consulting the chief, we decide the date of the festival.
Tips for using 長
- English uses "chief" in titles such as police chief, while 長 (chō) commonly identifies the head of a group or organization in Japanese.