重役
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Noun meaning a high-ranking executive or director in a company. Used in business contexts to refer to board members or top management.
Theme
In a corporate setting, User chats with their colleague, Ms. Tanaka, about recent company changes.
重役
じゅうやく
director, high executive
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'jeweler' (sounds like 'ju-yaku') who is also a director, holding a heavy gem—'ju' means heavy, and 'yaku' means role. 'Heavy role' → 重役 (juuyaku, 'director').
Cultural Note
In Japanese companies, 『重役』 (juuyaku, 'director') often refers to board members or high-level executives who hold significant decision-making power. They are respected figures in corporate culture.
Forms
Base: 重役Noun meaning a high-ranking executive or director in a company. Used in business contexts to refer to board members or top management.