所長
Meanings
1
Refers to the person in charge of an office, laboratory, research institute, police station, or similar facility. The specific English title depends on the organization (e.g., 'chief', 'director', 'head').
He was appointed head of the research institute.
The director explained the new policy at the meeting.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が所長になるfor someone to become the director/head
He is set to become the director of the research institute next year.
- 所長を務めるto serve as director/head
She served as the head of this branch office for ten years.
- 所長に就任するto take up the post of director
Mr. Tanaka, who has taken up the post of director, is pushing forward reforms.
- 所長の指示the director's instructions/orders
The staff carried out the work following the director's instructions.