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Note
上司 is a general term that means boss or supervisor and can refer to any person who holds a higher rank than you at work.
Breakdown of joushi
up
上
One fortune-teller told you from now on your life will only go up.
director
司
Your director was hooked in his one mouth.
Usages of joushi
質問 は 上司 に されました。shitsumon wa joushi ni saremashita.
The question was asked by the boss.
上司 は とても 優しい 人 です。joushi wa totemo yasashii hito desu.
My boss is a very kind person.
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