区長
Meanings
1
ward head; ward mayor; chief administrator of a ward
An official title for the head or mayor-like administrator of a 区, such as a city ward or special ward; the exact role depends on the local government system.
The new ward mayor will take office next month.
The ward head explained the budget proposal.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が区長に就任するfor someone to take office as ward head
The new ward head will take office next month.
- 区長を務めるto serve as ward head
He served as ward head for ten years.
- 区長に立候補するto run as a candidate for ward head
She decided to run for ward head.
- 区長選挙ward head election
The ward head election will be held next month.