Korean word

반장

Pronunciation

Romanizationpanjang

Meaning

  • nounteam leader

Example

우리 팀 반장이 일을 분담했어요.u ri tim pan jang i i reul pun dam hae sseo yo

Our team leader assigned the work.

Illustration for 반장 (team leader)

More examples

이번 학기에는 반장을 맡게 되었어요.i beon hak kki e neun pan jang eul mat kke toe eo sseo yo

This semester, I became the team leader.

Core concept

The member who organizes a group, speaks for it, and helps everyone work together.

Common phrases

  • 반장을 맡다pan jang eul mat tta

    take on the role of team leader

  • 반장이 되다pan jang i toe da

    become team leader

  • 반장 역할pan jang yeo kal

    team leader role

Similar words

학급위원장hakkkeubwiwonjang: A class officer who officially speaks for the whole class to the school and teachers.
반대표pandaepyo: A representative who collects a class or group's views and communicates them to others.
조장chojang: A leader who organizes a small group's work and gives members their tasks.
담당자tamdangja: The person assigned to manage a particular piece of work and answer related questions.

Definition in Korean

학급이나 팀 등에서 구성원의 의견을 조율하고 대표 역할을 맡는 사람.hak kkeu bi na tim teung e seo ku seong wo nui ui gyeo neul cho yul ha go tae pyo yeo ka reul man neun sa ram

Word origin

The term combines the ideas of a group and a leader, creating the image of someone who represents and coordinates that group.

Usage tips

  • In schools and teams, this role often focuses on practical coordination, such as sharing information and dividing tasks, rather than formal authority.

Other meanings

  • class presidentnoun

Related words

  • 부반장pubanjangdeputy team leadernoun
  • 반장직panjangjikteam leader positionnoun

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