VocabJLPT N1
chief
PrenominalNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. chief
  2. 2. head
  3. 3. Chief
This katakana noun, borrowed from English, means "chief" and refers to a person who is the leader or head of a particular team or department. It is commonly used in workplaces such as restaurants, offices, or production teams.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Oh great, the "keep the chief happy" game has officially begun!

Sentence 2

There was a note from the chief sitting on my desk.

Sentence 3

Every morning, my brother takes over the kitchen and starts barking orders like he's the chief.

Sentence 4

As chief, what's your reason for rejecting that proposal?

Sentence 5

In the end, one word from the chief and everyone jumped into action.