This is the 4546th most frequent Japanese word.
常務
"常務" (じょうむ) means "managing director" or "executive director."
In this sentence, 常務 (じょうむ, jōmu) refers to a specific job title within a company, often denoting a high-level management position.
常務は会議でプレゼンテーションを行いました。
The executive director gave a presentation at the meeting.
Here, 常務 is used to indicate the role or position of an individual, emphasizing their duties and responsibilities as a corporate executive.
彼は常務としての責任をしっかりと果たしています。
He fulfills his responsibilities as an executive director thoroughly.
In this context, 常務 identifies a specific individual or office within the company whose authority or permission is requisite.