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Note
The 社長 is the highest-ranking executive in a company. The 社長 is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company. This role is equivalent to the President or CEO in Western companies.
Breakdown of shachou
long
長
The stick needs three clothes to be covered. It's long.
company
社
Companies put large displays in the soil in order to advertise.
Usages of shachou
社長 に お茶 を 差し上げます。shachou ni ocha o sashiagemasu.
I will offer tea to the company president.
社長 は 会社 の 将来 に つい て 話しました。shachou wa kaisha no shourai ni tsui te hanashimashita.
The president talked about the future of the company.
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