noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
section head; sub-leader; head of a small unit
Refers to the leader of a small organizational unit, such as a subsection or team, often in a hierarchical structure like a company, school, or traditional group.
彼は営業部の小頭としてチームをまとめている。
He leads the team as the head of the sales subsection.
小頭の指示に従って作
Please proceed with the work according to the section head's instructions.
班長 is a more common and general term for a group or squad leader, while 小頭 specifically implies a smaller or subordinate head within a larger organization.
係長 is a formal title for a subsection chief in a company, whereas 小頭 can be used in broader contexts, including traditional or informal groups.
Compound of 小 (small) and 頭 (head, leader). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term straightforwardly denotes a minor or subordinate leader.