VocabJLPT N1
prime minister
NounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government)
  2. 2. premier
  3. 3. leading
This noun is a shortened title for the Prime Minister of Japan. It is commonly used in news and political discussions, and it can also appear as part of the full official title of the position.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The reporter pressed the prime minister on the slush fund allegations.

Sentence 2

Could the prime minister's policy shift affect that contract?

Sentence 3

Dad was tearing into the prime minister over dinner.

Sentence 4

We'll update the business plan to align with the prime minister's growth strategy.

Sentence 5

At the board meeting, we discussed everything assuming the prime minister's economic measures as a given.