English–Japanese
“leader” in Japanese
How to say “leader” in Japanese
“Leader” in Japanese is 首脳 (shunō).
Describes the highest-ranking person or group responsible for guiding a country or organization.
Example sentences with 首脳
国際会議では、各国の首脳が共同声明を発表しました。koku sai kai gi de wa kak koku no shu nō ga kyō dō sei mei o hap pyō shi ma shi ta
At the international conference, the leaders of various countries issued a joint statement.
Tips for using 首脳
- Unlike the broad English word leader, 首脳 (shunō) usually refers to the top decision-makers of a country or organization, not an ordinary team captain.
Other Japanese words for “leader”
彼はチームの指導者です。kare wa chī mu no shi dō sha de su
He is the leader of the team.
彼女はクラスのリーダーです。kano jo wa ku ra su no rī dā de su
She is the class leader.