元首
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Base noun form. Refers to the head of state or sovereign leader of a country. Example: 『その国の元首は王です』 (sono kuni no genshu wa ou desu, 'The ruler of that country is the king').
Theme
In a university history class, User and Professor Tanaka discuss ancient political systems after a lecture.
元首
げんしゅ
ruler, sovereign
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of '元首' (genshu) as the 'gen' (元, 'origin') and 'shu' (首, 'head') — the original head or ruler of a country, like a sovereign leader.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『元首』 (genshu, 'ruler, sovereign') is a formal term often used in political and historical contexts, such as referring to emperors or heads of state in other countries. The Emperor of Japan is considered a symbol of the state rather than a political ruler under the current constitution.
Forms
Base: 元首Base noun form. Refers to the head of state or sovereign leader of a country. Example: 『その国の元首は王です』 (sono kuni no genshu wa ou desu, 'The ruler of that country is the king').