部長
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Base noun form. Refers to a manager or head of a department in an organization. Use with honorifics like 『部長さん』 (buchou-san, 'Mr. / Ms. Department Manager') in polite speech, e.g., 『部長に報告します』 (buchou ni houkoku shimasu, 'I report to the department manager').
Theme
In the office, User is discussing a project update with their department manager, Mr. Tanaka.
部長
ぶちょう
department manager
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a 'department' head — the '部長' (buchou, 'department manager'). 'Bu' sounds like 'bureau' for department, and 'chou' like 'chief' — the chief of the bureau!
Cultural Note
In Japanese companies, 『部長』 (buchou, 'department manager') is a senior managerial role responsible for overseeing a department. It's a common title in business settings, reflecting hierarchy and respect in workplace culture.
Forms
Base: 部長Base noun form. Refers to a manager or head of a department in an organization. Use with honorifics like 『部長さん』 (buchou-san, 'Mr. / Ms. Department Manager') in polite speech, e.g., 『部長に報告します』 (buchou ni houkoku shimasu, 'I report to the department manager').