English–Japanese
“head of state” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigenshu
Example
外国の元首が日本を訪問しました。gai koku no gen shu ga nihon o hō mon shi ma shi ta
A foreign head of state visited Japan.
How to say “head of state” in Japanese
“Head of state” in Japanese is 元首 (genshu).
Focuses on the highest official figure who represents a state in its relations and national identity.
Example sentences with 元首
憲法に基づいて元首の権限が定められています。ken pō ni moto zu i te gen shu no ken gen ga sada me ra re te i ma su
The powers of the head of state are defined by the constitution.
Tips for using 元首
- In English, head of state often differs from head of government, so a monarch may be head of state while a prime minister leads the government.