首長

This is the 3647th most frequent Japanese word.

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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.

その国の首長は国際会議に参加する予定です。

The head of that country is scheduled to participate in the international conference.