主任
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Base noun form. Used to refer to a person who holds a position of responsibility or leadership in an organization. Example: 『彼は主任です』 (kare wa shunin desu, 'He is the person in charge').
Theme
At a company meeting, User and their colleague Tanaka discuss project responsibilities and who will take charge of the upcoming tasks.
主任
しゅにん
person in charge, responsible official
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'chief' who is in charge of a team. 'Chief' sounds like 'shu-nin' — think of a 'shoe in' for the role of person in charge: 'Shoe-in' → 主任 (shunin, 'person in charge').
Cultural Note
In Japanese workplaces, 『主任』 (shunin, 'person in charge') is a common title for a supervisor or team leader, often used in offices, schools, or shops to denote someone with responsibility over a specific area.
Forms
Base: 主任Base noun form. Used to refer to a person who holds a position of responsibility or leadership in an organization. Example: 『彼は主任です』 (kare wa shunin desu, 'He is the person in charge').