Translation guide
A senior official ranking just below the Director-General in an organization, often used in government, international bodies, or large corporations.
The second-in-command to a Director-General in a government ministry, agency, or public institution.
Common title for a deputy director-general in Japanese government ministries and agencies. Often used as a standalone title or with the organization name.
He is the Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Used when the Director-General is referred to as 局長 (kyokuchō). Common in government bureaus and some agencies.
The Deputy Director-General chaired the meeting.
Specifically for a deputy director-general of a secretariat or administrative bureau.
As Deputy Director-General of the Secretariat, I manage the budget.
A high-ranking official in an international body like the UN, WHO, or WTO.
Standard translation for Deputy Director-General in international organizations, especially when the head is called 事務局長 (Secretary-General/Director-General).
She was appointed Deputy Director-General of the United Nations.
Also used for Deputy Director-General in some international contexts, interchangeable with 事務局次長 but slightly less common.
A senior executive in a company, often translated as deputy general manager or deputy division head.
Direct translations like '副長官' or '副総裁' are not standard for 'Deputy Director-General' and may refer to different roles. Always match the title to the organization's naming conventions.
Japanese titles vary by organization type. If possible, confirm the official English title used by the organization and its standard Japanese equivalent.
The Deputy Director-General gave the opening address.
The Deputy Director-General oversaw the company-wide project.