Korean Conversation · Level 351
15 words
Korean word
본부장
Pronunciation
Romanizationponbujang
Meaning
- nounheadquarters director
Example
본부장이 퇴근했습니다.pon bu jang i toe geun haet sseum ni da
The headquarters director has left for the day.
More examples
본부장을 맡게 되어 축하를 받았습니다.pon bu jang eul mat kke toe eo chu ka reul pa dat sseum ni da
I was congratulated on becoming the headquarters director.
Core concept
The senior person who coordinates the work and policies of an organization's headquarters.
Common phrases
본부장을 맡다pon bu jang eul mat tta
serve as headquarters director
본부장과 상의하다pon bu jang gwa sang ui ha da
consult with the headquarters director
본부장에게 전달하다pon bu jang e ge cheon dal ha da
deliver to the headquarters director
Similar words
부장pujang: The person in charge of a department's employees, operations, and direction.
과장kwajang: The person who manages the daily work of one section within an organization.
팀장timjang: The team leader who guides members toward shared goals and results.
사장sajang: The head of a company or business who carries overall responsibility for its operation.
Definition in Korean
한 조직의 본부를 책임지고 전체 업무와 정책을 총괄하는 직책han cho ji gui pon bu reul chae gim ji go cheon che eom mu wa cheong chae geul chong gwal ha neun chik chaek
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning headquarters and leader to form a title for the person in charge of an organization's headquarters.
Usage tips
- In workplace conversations, recognizing this title helps show that a speaker is referring to a person's position and authority, not to a building.