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13 課長 Section Manager

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Meaning

Primary

Section Manager

Alternative

Section Chief

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

Remember how 社長 is the company president? This uses the same 長 meaning (where it means something like "boss"). Since 課 means section, this is the section manager.

Reading

かちょう
  • 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

Patterns of Use

課長が〜 課長に〜

Common Word Combinations

  • 課長がいる

    there is a section manager

    課長が行う

    the section manager does

    課長がおっしゃる

    the section manager says

Context Sentences

先月、課長にしょう進しました。

I got promoted to section manager last month.

課長になれたのはうれしいんだけど、ざん業代が出ないから実はきゅう料が下がったんだよね。

I'm glad I was able to become a section chief, but my pay has actually decreased because I don't get paid for overtime.

課長が少しうざいんだよね。他の社員に良い印象を与えようといつも頑張っちゃってさ。

My section manager is kind of annoying. He is always trying to impress the other workers.

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