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department head
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. head (chief, director) of a section or department
  2. 2. head of a (school) club
This noun refers to the head of a department or division within a company or organization. It is a common title in Japanese workplaces and is often used directly as a form of address, similar to saying "Chief" or "Department Manager."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm honestly a little skeptical that those instructions actually came from the manager.

Sentence 2

Getting an email from my department head after dinner — that stressed me out a little.

Sentence 3

From down the hall, I heard the manager's calm, steady voice.

Sentence 4

The department head actually raised their voice during the morning greeting — that never happens!

Sentence 5

Police are questioning the company's department head about the matter.