Learn Japanese: buchou - department manager

Word

部ぶ長ちょうbuchou

Meaning

department manager

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

Course

Japanese

Lesson

Vocabulary expansion 47

Note

A 部ぶ長ちょう is responsible for overseeing an entire department within the company. This position typically involves managing multiple sections or teams within the department and making strategic decisions that align with the company’s broader goals.

A 部ぶ長ちょう ranks above a 課か長ちょう.

Breakdown of buchou

long

長

The stick needs three clothes to be covered. It's long.

part

部

Stand up and open your mouth against the wall to get your part.

Note

Breakdown of buchou

Usages of buchou