Japanese word

幹部

Pronunciation

Romajikanbu

Meaning

  • nounexecutive

Example

会社の幹部が会議に出ます。kai sha no kan bu ga kai gi ni de ma su

Company executives attend the meeting.

Illustration for 幹部 (executive)

More examples

その幹部は海外支店を担当しています。so no kan bu wa kai gai shi ten o tan tō shi te i ma su

That executive is in charge of an overseas branch.

Core concept

Places a person at the central decision-making level of an organization, where its direction and major operations are handled.

Common phrases

  • 会社の幹部kai sha no kan bu

    company executive

Similar words

役員yakuin: An official member of an organization's leadership who helps make important decisions.
重役jūyaku: A senior business leader who helps make important company decisions.

Definition in Japanese

組織の中心となって重要な方針を決め、全体を指揮する立場にある人。so shiki no chū shin to na tte jū yō na hō shin o ki me zen tai o shi ki su ru tachi ba ni a ru hito

Word origin

This Sino-Japanese noun combines 幹 (kan, "trunk" or "main part") and 部 (bu, "section" or "part"), suggesting the central part of an organization.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese noun 幹部 (kanbu) is used not only for company executives but also for senior officials in political parties, clubs, and other organizations.

Other meanings

  • leadernoun
  • managementnoun

Opposites

  • 平社員tairashainrank-and-file employeenoun

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