This is the 3647th most frequent Japanese word.
首長
"首長" means "chief" or "leader," often referring to the head of an organization, group, or local government.
In this sentence, '首長' refers to the 'mayor' or 'leader' of a city, representing a political or administrative leader.
都市の首長が新しい法律を提案しました。
The mayor of the city proposed a new law.
Here, '首長' is used to denote the 'head' or 'chief' of a village, indicating an authoritative figure within a community.
歴史的に、村の首長は村人たちの生活を指導していました。
Historically, the village head guided the villagers' lives.
In this context, '首長' signifies the 'head of state' or 'leader' of a nation, showing applicability in international relations.