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所長 (しょちょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
head ; chief ; director
Refers to the person in charge of an office, laboratory, research institute, police station, or similar facility. The specific English title depends on the organization (e.g., 'chief', 'director', 'head').
Written forms 所しょ 長ちょう Usage 100%
Standard kanji form; the only written form.
ショチョウ Usage <1%
せつ
明めい
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The director explained the new policy at the meeting.
Similar words 部ぶ 長ちょう 部長 is a department manager within a larger organization, while 所長 is the head of an entire facility or office.
局きょく 長ちょう 局長 is the head of a bureau or agency, often in government, whereas 所長 is more commonly used for research institutes, laboratories, or local offices.
Etymology Compound of 所 (place, office) and 長 (chief, head).
