VocabJLPT N1
chairman
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. head
  2. 2. chief
  3. 3. chairman
  4. 4. top student
This noun refers to the highest-ranking seat or position, such as a chairman or president of a country or organization. It is frequently used as a title for heads of state, especially in Chinese or North Korean political contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Which candidate do you think is most fit to be the head?

Sentence 2

We will contact you as soon as the head's approval has been obtained.

Sentence 3

Due to a schedule change, the head's arrival is expected to be delayed.

Sentence 4

We informed the other party that a representative will be handling matters in the head's absence.

Sentence 5

Hearing that "the head will take responsibility" actually made me more nervous, not less.