署長
Meanings
1
chief (of a police station, fire station, etc.); head (of an office)
Refers to the head of a specific government office or station, most commonly a police chief. The exact office is usually clear from context.
The new police chief has taken up his post.
The fire chief took command at the scene.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の署長the chief of a (police/fire) station
He is the chief of the Shinjuku Police Station.
- 署長を務めるto serve as the (station) chief
She served as chief for three years.
- 署長に就任するto take office as chief
He took office as the new chief.