Japanese word

秘書

Pronunciation

Romajihisho

Meaning

  • nounsecretary

Example

私は秘書です。watashi wa hi sho de su

I am a secretary.

Illustration for 秘書 (secretary)

More examples

会議の予定は秘書に確認してください。kai gi no yo tei wa hi sho ni kaku nin shi te ku da sa i

Please check the meeting schedule with the secretary.

Core concept

Refers to an assistant who handles administrative details so another person can carry out their work.

Common phrases

  • 秘書の仕事hi sho no shi goto

    secretary's work

  • 秘書として働くhi sho to shi te hatara ku

    work as a secretary

  • 秘書になるhi sho ni na ru

    become a secretary

Similar words

事務員jimuin: A person who performs routine office tasks such as handling documents and records.
助手joshu: A person who supports another person by helping with assigned work.

Definition in Japanese

個人や組織に付き、事務や連絡の仕事を受け持つ職員。ko jin ya so shiki ni tsu ki ji mu ya ren raku no shi goto o u ke mo tsu shoku in

Word origin

秘書 (hisho) is formed from 秘 (hi, "secret") and 書 (sho, "writing or documents"), naming a role connected with private information and paperwork.

Usage tips

  • In English, secretary can describe a person of any gender, so the job title does not imply that the worker is a woman.

Word lists with this word