Korean Conversation · Level 45
15 words
Korean word
사장
Pronunciation
Romanizationsajang
Meaning
- nounpresident
Example
우리 회사 사장이 회의에 왔어요.u ri hoe sa sa jang i hoe ui e wa sseo yo
The president of our company came to the meeting.
More examples
가게 사장이 오늘 특선을 추천했어요.ka ge sa jang i o neul teuk sseo neul chu cheon hae sseo yo
The owner of the shop recommended today's special.
Core concept
The person who owns or runs a business and carries its main responsibility.
Common phrases
가게 사장ka ge sa jang
shop owner
사장으로 취임하다sa jang eu ro chwi im ha da
take office as president
사장님sa jang nim
company president
Similar words
주인chuin: A person who owns a property and is responsible for managing it.
점장cheomjang: A store manager who supervises staff and handles the shop's daily operations.
오너oneo: A business or store owner with authority to make important decisions.
Definition in Korean
가게나 사업체를 실제로 소유하거나 운영하는 사람 또는 회사에서 경영 책임을 지는 사람.ka ge na sa eop che reul sil je ro so yu ha geo na u nyeong ha neun sa ram tto neun hoe sa e seo kyeong yeong chae gi meul chi neun sa ram
Word origin
The Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning organization and leader, so it denotes the head of a company or business.
Usage tips
- English speakers may connect president with a large corporation, but this Korean title also commonly applies to the owner of a small shop.
Other meanings
- ownernoun
- proprietornoun
- business ownernoun
Opposites
- 직원chigwonemployeenoun
Related words
- 공동사장kongdongsajangco-presidentnoun
- 전임사장cheonimsajangformer presidentnoun