内閣総理大臣 (naikakusouridaijin) Japanese meaning | Kotomora員
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The Prime Minister is designated from among the members of the Diet.
The new Prime Minister has taken office.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が内閣総理大臣に就任するfor someone to take office as Prime Minister
He took office as the new Prime Minister.
内閣総理大臣を務めるto serve as Prime Minister
He served as Prime Minister for five years.
内閣総理大臣に任命されるto be appointed as Prime Minister
He was appointed Prime Minister by the Emperor.
内閣総理大臣 is the full official legal title, while 総理大臣 is the everyday abbreviated form of the same position.
内閣総理大臣 is the full, formal official title, while 総理 is the shortened form used in everyday speech and news.