課長
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Noun referring to a managerial position in a company or organization. Used as a title or role name, e.g., 『田中課長』 (Tanaka kachō, 'Manager Tanaka').
Theme
During a coffee break, User and their colleague Tanaka talk about their section manager's recent feedback on a project.
課長
かちょう
section manager
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'car' (ka sounds like 'car') being driven by a manager in charge of a section. 'Car' + 'long' (chō) → 課長 (kachō, 'section manager') — the manager who's been in charge for a long time!
Cultural Note
In Japanese companies, 『課長』 (kachō, 'section manager') is a common middle-management title, often responsible for a specific department or team. It's a respected position that requires leadership and experience.
Forms
Base: 課長Noun referring to a managerial position in a company or organization. Used as a title or role name, e.g., 『田中課長』 (Tanaka kachō, 'Manager Tanaka').