Translation guide
The English word 'chancellor' refers to various high-ranking officials in government, education, or other institutions. The Japanese equivalent depends heavily on the specific role and context.
The head of government in Germany or Austria, equivalent to a prime minister.
General term for prime minister; used for the German Chancellor.
ドイツの首相はEUの重要なリーダーです。
The German chancellor is an important leader in the EU.
Specifically 'Federal Chancellor', used for Germany and Austria.
ドイツ連邦首相が来日した。
The German Federal Chancellor visited Japan.
The ceremonial or executive head of a university.
President or chancellor of a university; the top executive.
学長が卒業式でスピーチをした。
The university chancellor gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.
Used for the head of some universities, especially older or private ones (e.g., University of Tokyo).
A senior state or law officer, such as the Lord Chancellor in the UK.
Lord Chancellor; the highest judicial officer in the UK.
大法官は司法制度の長です。
The Lord Chancellor is the head of the judiciary.
Historical Chinese/Japanese court title, sometimes translated as chancellor.
唐の尚書は重要な役職だった。
The chancellor of the Tang dynasty was an important position.
The British finance minister.
General term for finance minister; used for the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer.
イギリスの財務大臣が新たな予算案を発表した。
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a new budget.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all meanings of 'chancellor'. Always identify the specific role first.
「チャンセラー」は通じないことが多い。
'Chancellor' (as a loanword) is often not understood.
東京大学の総長は著名な学者だ。
The chancellor of the University of Tokyo is a renowned scholar.
Older term for finance minister, still sometimes used for historical or UK context.
かつて大蔵大臣は強力な役職だった。
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was once a powerful position.