上じょう位い者しゃ

noun

person of high rank; superior; higher-up

Refers to someone in a higher position within an organization, hierarchy, or social structure. Neutral term.

• 上じょう位い者しゃの指し示じに従したがってください。

  Please follow the instructions of your superior.

• 会かい社しゃでは上じょう位い者しゃに敬けい語ごを使つかう必ひつ要ようがある。

  In the company, you need to use honorific language toward higher-ups.