総理大臣
Meanings
1
Refers specifically to the head of a cabinet government, such as the Prime Minister of Japan. Often used as a shorter form of 内閣総理大臣.
See also: 内閣総理大臣
The prime minister is designated by the Diet.
The new prime minister took office.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が総理大臣に就任するfor someone to take office as prime minister
He took office as prime minister last month.
- 総理大臣を辞任するto resign as prime minister
The prime minister suddenly announced he would resign.
- 〈人〉が総理大臣に選ばれるfor someone to be elected/chosen as prime minister
A new prime minister was elected in the Diet.
- 総理大臣が記者会見を行うfor the prime minister to hold a press conference
The prime minister held a press conference last night.