VocabJLPT N1
chief
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. head (of organization, organisation)
  2. 2. chief
  3. 3. sheikh
  4. 4. Mayor
This word refers to a chief, leader, or head of a group, tribe, or organization. It is commonly used in political or administrative contexts, such as describing the leader of a municipality or indigenous tribe.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The head of the organization should be the one leading the new business initiative.

Sentence 2

The bronze statue in the plaza depicts the first head of the organization.

Sentence 3

If we're going to push this across departments, we need the backing of the head.

Sentence 4

For this matter, what level of risk is the head willing to accept?

Sentence 5

That evening, the local government head was touring the shopping district.