Meaning

Primary

Boss

Alternative

Superior

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The director who is above you is your boss or superior.

Reading

じょうし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分の上司

    one's superior

    当時の上司

    one's superior at the time

    会社の上司

    one's superior at a company

Context Sentences

その上司のコートは、とても丈夫な生地で出来ていました。

That boss' coat was made of very durable material.

うちの上司は、日本のれきしに大変きょう味があるようです。

It seems that my superior is very interested in Japanese history.

シャークがあなたのこと、名ばかりの上司だと言ってましたよ。

Shark said you are the boss in name only.

Kanji Composition