Japanese word

所長

Pronunciation

Romajishochō

Meaning

  • noundirector

Example

田中さんはこの研究所の所長です。ta naka sa n wa ko no ken kyū sho no sho chō de su

Tanaka is the director of this research institute.

Illustration for 所長 (director)

More examples

新しい所長は、職員の意見を大切にしています。atara shi i sho chō wa shoku in no i ken o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

The new director values the staff's opinions.

Core concept

It identifies the person who leads a particular office, institute, or other organized workplace.

Common phrases

  • 研究所の所長ken kyū sho no sho chō

    director of the research institute

  • 所長を務めるsho chō o tsuto me ru

    serve as director

  • 所長に就任するsho chō ni shū nin su ru

    assume office as director

Similar words

責任者sekininsha: The person who has final responsibility for the work and decisions of an organization or activity.
管理者kanrisha: The person who directs the work, staff, and resources of an organization or workplace.
代表者daihyōsha: The person who formally represents an organization or group in dealings with others.

Definition in Japanese

研究所や事業所などの組織を統括する責任者。ken kyū sho ya ji gyō sho na do no so shiki o tō katsu su ru seki nin sha

Word origin

所長 (shochō, "head of an office or institution") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 所 (sho, "place or office") and 長 (chō, "leader or head").

Usage tips

  • In workplace conversation, 所長 (shochō) usually refers to the head of a branch, laboratory, or institute rather than the head of an entire company.

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