Korean word

점장

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheomjang

Meaning

  • nounstore manager

Example

가게 점장이 재고를 확인하고 있어요.ka ge cheom jang i chae go reul hwa gin ha go i sseo yo

The store manager is checking the inventory.

Illustration for 점장 (store manager)

More examples

문제가 생기면 점장과 상의하세요.mun je ga saeng gi myeon cheom jang gwa sang ui ha se yo

If a problem arises, consult with the store manager.

Core concept

The person who runs a store's daily operations and manages its staff.

Common phrases

  • 점장과 상의하다cheom jang gwa sang ui ha da

    consult with the store manager

  • 전임 점장cheo nim cheom jang

    former store manager

Similar words

사장sajang: The person who leads or represents a company or shop and may own it.
점주cheomju: A person who owns a retail shop or restaurant and runs the business.
매니저maenijeo: A manager who coordinates staff schedules and daily tasks so a store runs smoothly.

Definition in Korean

가게에서 직원들을 관리하고 영업을 총괄하는 사람ka ge e seo chi gwon deu reul kwal li ha go yeong eo beul chong gwal ha neun sa ram

Word origin

점장 (jeomjang, "store manager") combines the Sino-Korean elements for store and chief, giving the image of the person in charge of a store.

Usage tips

  • A store manager can be an employee rather than the owner, so the role is linked to supervising the shop rather than owning it.

Opposites

Related words

  • 부점장pujeomjangassistant store managernoun
  • 점장대행cheomjangdaehaengacting store managernoun

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