VocabJLPT N1
(head) clerk
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. (head) clerk
Refers to the head clerk or chief manager of a shop or business, especially in traditional or historical contexts. It describes someone who oversees day-to-day operations on behalf of the owner.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, is it true the head clerk is retiring!?

Sentence 2

In the warehouse, the head clerk was recounting the inventory.

Sentence 3

That matter has been left entirely to the head clerk.

Sentence 4

Even the head clerk was rattled this time!

Sentence 5

"You're early as always," the shop owner said with a smile.