Japanese word

重役

Pronunciation

Romajijūyaku

Meaning

  • nounexecutive

Example

会社の重役が会議で話します。kai sha no jū yaku ga kai gi de hana shi ma su

A company executive speaks at the meeting.

Illustration for 重役 (executive)

More examples

彼は入社して十年で重役に昇進しました。kare wa nyū sha shi te jū nen de jū yaku ni shō shin shi ma shi ta

He was promoted to an executive position ten years after joining the company.

Core concept

Describes someone entrusted with a major role in directing an organization.

Common phrases

  • 会社の重役kai sha no jū yaku

    company executive

  • 重役を務めるjū yaku o tsuto me ru

    serve as an executive

  • 重役に就くjū yaku ni zu ku

    take an executive position

Similar words

役員yakuin: A person formally responsible for managing a company or making decisions as a board member.
幹部kanbu: A senior leader responsible for guiding an organization or one of its key divisions.

Definition in Japanese

組織や会社で、経営や運営に関わる重要な役職の人。so shiki ya gai sha de kei ei ya un ei ni kaka wa ru jū yō na yaku shoku no hito

Word origin

重 (jū, "weighty") combines with 役 (yaku, "duty") in 重役 (jūyaku), linking an important position with its responsibilities.

Usage tips

  • The expression 重役出勤 (jūyaku shukkin) humorously describes arriving late to work as if a senior position allowed it.

Other meanings

  • directornoun
  • top managementnoun

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