学長
Meanings
1
university president; chancellor; principal
Refers to the head of a university or college. In Japanese contexts, often translated as 'president' or 'chancellor', but the exact English equivalent depends on the institution's system.
He is scheduled to take office as university president next year.
The president's address was given at the graduation ceremony.
Usage patterns
- 〈大学〉の学長the president of 〈university〉
He was elected president of the University of Tokyo.
- 学長に就任するto take office as university president
The new university president will take office next month.
- 学長を務めるto serve as university president
She served as university president for ten years.
- 学長選挙university presidential election
The university presidential election will be held next week.