This is the 324th most frequent Japanese word.
理事
"理事" means "director" or "executive board member."
In this sentence, the word "理事" refers to a director or an executive role within an organization, highlighting its usage in a formal professional or administrative context.
彼はこの会社の理事を務めています。
He serves as a director for this company.
In this context, "理事" is translated as a trustee, emphasizing its function as a supervisory or administrative position, especially in educational institutions.
彼女は大学の理事を務める経験があります。
She has experience serving as a trustee for a university.
Here, "理事会" (board of directors) incorporates the term "理事" to denote a group of directors or decision-makers in an organization, showing its collective application.