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VocabJLPT N2

manager

Noun

Definitions

1. manager
2. person in a (school or university) sports team in charge of administrative and miscellaneous duties

This loanword from English refers to a manager, typically someone who handles the business affairs or scheduling of a person, team, or group. In Japanese schools and sports clubs, it can also refer to a student who assists in managing the team's equipment and logistics.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, an organization with no manager is almost too free — it's scary!

Sentence 2

And yet the manager never pushed back, not once.

Sentence 3

Alright, let's get everything ready before the manager shows up.

Sentence 4

"The new manager actually listens," a colleague said.

Sentence 5

Wait, are managers really that important?