総理大臣 (souridaijin) Japanese meaning: prime minister | Kotomora会
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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.
