English–Japanese
“mainstay” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichūken
Example
彼女は会社の中堅として、若手を支えています。kano jo wa gai sha no chū ken to shi te waka te o sasa e te i ma su
She is a mainstay of the company and supports younger employees.
How to say “mainstay” in Japanese
“Mainstay” in Japanese is 中堅 (chūken).
Refers to an experienced person who provides steady support while occupying a middle level in an organization.
Example sentences with 中堅
彼は中堅として、部署間の調整役を務めています。kare wa chū ken to shi te bu sho kan no chō sei yaku o tsuto me te i ma su
As a mid-level employee, he coordinates between departments.
Tips for using 中堅
- A 中堅 (chūken) employee can connect younger workers with senior staff, so the term conveys both an established role and a middle position.