noun
superintending prosecutor
A senior prosecutorial position in Japan, typically the head of a High Public Prosecutors Office.
検事長は高等検察庁の長を務める。
The superintending prosecutor serves as the head of the High Public Prosecutors Office.
検事総長 is the Prosecutor-General, the highest-ranking prosecutor, above 検事長.
Compound of 検事 (prosecutor) and 長 (chief, head).