Translation guide
In Japanese schools, the student council is a common organization. The most direct equivalent is 生徒会 (seitokai), but the term used can vary by school level.
The student-run organization that represents the student body, plans events, and manages school activities.
The standard term for student council in middle and high schools. Widely understood.
私は生徒会の役員です。
I'm an officer of the student council.
生徒会が文化祭を企画しています。
The student council is planning the school festival.
Used for student council in elementary schools. Not used for older students.
児童会の会長に立候補した。
I ran for president of the student council (in elementary school).
A more formal term, often used in universities, emphasizing self-governance. Sometimes shortened to 自治会.
大学の学生自治会に所属しています。
I belong to the university's student self-government association.
The leader of the student council.
The president of the student council. Commonly used in anime and school settings.
彼は生徒会長に選ばれた。
He was elected student council president.
Student council president in elementary school.
妹が児童会長になった。
My little sister became the student council president.
A person who serves on the student council.
Refers to an officer or executive member of the student council.
生徒会役員として活動しています。
I'm active as a student council officer.
A more casual way to say student council member, using the loanword メンバー.
生徒会メンバーを募集しています。
We're recruiting student council members.
生徒会 is for middle/high school, 児童会 is for elementary school, and 学生自治会 is for university. Using the wrong term can sound odd.
小学生のとき、児童会に入っていました。
When I was in elementary school, I was in the student council.