Learn Japanese: buchou

buchou

部長

department manager

From Lesson 382:Reading exercise 47·Japanese

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department manager

Breakdown of buchou

部ぶ長ちょうbuchou

department manager

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.

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