上じょう長ちょう

noun

superior; senior; elder

Refers to someone in a higher position within an organization, such as a boss, manager, or senior colleague. More formal than 上司.

• 上じょう長ちょうの許きょ可かを得えてから手て続つづきを進すすめてください。

  Please proceed with the procedure after obtaining approval from your superior.

• 彼かれは私わたしの直ちょく属ぞくの上じょう長ちょうです。

  He is my direct superior.