首脳
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Base noun form. Refers to a top leader or head, especially in political or organizational contexts. Example: 『首脳が決定します』 (shunou ga kettei shimasu, 'The leader decides').
Theme

During a political discussion at a café, User and their friend Suzuki talk about global leadership and who holds key positions in international organizations.

首脳

しゅのう

head, leader

People & IdentityOccupations & Roles

Memory Hook

Think of a 'shu-no' (首脳) as the 'head' of a group, like a 'shogun' leading an army. 'Shu-no' → 'shogun' → head or leader.

Cultural Note

『首脳』 (shunou, 'head, leader') is often used in formal contexts, such as politics or business, to refer to top leaders like heads of state or CEOs. It appears in terms like 『首脳会談』 (shunou kaidan, 'summit meeting').

Forms

Base: 首脳Base noun form. Refers to a top leader or head, especially in political or organizational contexts. Example: 『首脳が決定します』 (shunou ga kettei shimasu, 'The leader decides').