Translation guide
The prefix 'vice-' indicates a deputy or second-in-command. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with the prefix 副 (fuku) attached to the title.
To refer to someone who acts as a deputy or holds the second-highest position.
The prefix 副 (fuku) is the standard way to express 'vice-' for most official titles. It attaches directly before the title.
Used specifically for 'vice-director' or 'deputy director' in an organizational context. It is a standalone word, not a prefix.
Means 'acting' or 'deputy' and can be used as a suffix or standalone. It implies temporarily taking over duties rather than a permanent vice position.
The English word 'vice' meaning immoral behavior is completely unrelated. This guide only covers the prefix 'vice-' indicating a deputy role.
vice-director of the sales department
acting president