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VocabJLPT N1

leader

Noun

Definitions

1. head
2. leader
3. important part

This noun refers to the top leaders or heads of a country, organization, or group, similar to "summit" or "top brass" in English. It is often used in political contexts, such as describing a summit meeting between national leaders. You will frequently encounter it in news articles about international diplomacy or corporate management.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At the opening of the meeting, the head announced a change in direction.

Sentence 2

The world leaders were cautious in their remarks about the outcome of the summit.

Sentence 3

At dinner, my dad said, "the people at the top have no idea how things work on the ground."

Sentence 4

Behind his back, people were saying he wasn't cut out to lead.

Sentence 5

Even a head of state should own up to their mistakes.