English–Japanese
“principal” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōchō
Example
校長は毎朝学校に来ます。kō chō wa mai asa gak kō ni ki ma su
The principal comes to school every morning.
How to say “principal” in Japanese
“Principal” in Japanese is 校長 (kōchō).
Refers to the person who leads a school and oversees its education and daily operation.
Example sentences with 校長
校長は入学式で新入生にあいさつをしました。kō chō wa nyū gaku shiki de shin nyū sei ni a i sa tsu o shi ma shi ta
The principal greeted the new students at the entrance ceremony.
Tips for using 校長
- In everyday English, principal can also mean "main" or "most important," while in a school context it means the head of the school.