町長
Meanings
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town mayor
The elected head of a town (町) in Japan. Equivalent to a mayor at the municipal level.
He was elected mayor of this town.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が町長に当選するfor someone to be elected town mayor
He was elected town mayor in last month's election.
- 町長を務めるto serve as town mayor
He served as town mayor for ten years.
- 町長選挙town mayoral election
The town mayoral election will be held next month.