Japanese word

組長

Pronunciation

Romajikumichō

Meaning

  • nounboss

Example

組長は会議でみんなに話します。kumi chō wa kai gi de mi n na ni hana shi ma su

The boss speaks to everyone at the meeting.

Illustration for 組長 (boss)

More examples

組長の判断で、会議の日程が変更されました。kumi chō no han dan de kai gi no nit tei ga hen kō sa re ma shi ta

The meeting schedule was changed at the boss's discretion.

Core concept

Centers on the leader who coordinates the members of one unit and takes responsibility for its work.

Common phrases

  • 組長の判断kumi chō no han dan

    the boss's decision

  • 組長を支えるkumi chō o sasa e ru

    support the boss

  • 組長に報告するkumi chō ni hō koku su ru

    report to the boss

Similar words

班長hanchō: The person who directs a small team and oversees the work of its members.
ボスbosu: The person with authority over a group, often in an informal or unofficial role.
親分oyabun: The respected senior member who leads a tightly connected group.

Definition in Japanese

いくつかの組に分かれた組織で、一つの組を受け持ち指揮する者。i ku tsu ka no kumi ni wa ka re ta so shiki de hito tsu no kumi o u ke mo chi shi ki su ru mono

Word origin

組長 (kumichō) is formed from 組 (kumi, "group") and 長 (chō, "leader"), and its literal structure is "group leader."

Usage tips

  • In workplace settings, 組長 (kumichō) may describe the head of a work team, while in other contexts it can denote the head of a yakuza group.

Other meanings

  • foremannoun

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