Meaning

Primary

President

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you big rule over a territory, you're probably a pretty great leader. A president, perhaps?

Reading

だいとうりょう
  • 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

Context Sentences

あの大統領は態度が大きいことで有名です。

That president is known for his haughty attitude.

当時、大統領にとってトーフグは煙たい存在でした。

At the time, for the president, Tofugu was like smoke — something he wished to stay away from.

ほら、彼はここの大統領としての仕事がとても好きだったんです。 それに、現実を見つめてください。彼がしてた仕事と同じくらい良い仕事をする人を見つけられないでしょう。 そうじゃないですか?

Look, he loved his job as president here. And let’s face it, you’re not gonna find anyone who did it as well as he did it. Isn’t that true?

Kanji Composition