noun
bank president; head of a bank
Refers specifically to the top executive of a bank or financial institution. Not used for company presidents in general.
彼はその銀行の頭取に就任した。
He was appointed president of the bank.
頭取が新年の挨拶を述べた。
The bank president gave a New Year's address.
noun
greenroom manager; theater dressing-room supervisor
Traditional term for the person in charge of the greenroom or backstage area in a theater, especially in kabuki. Less common in modern everyday contexts.
歌舞伎の頭取は楽屋を取り仕切る重要な役だ。
In kabuki, the greenroom manager is an important role that oversees the dressing rooms.