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頭株 (あたまかぶ, atamakabu) Japanese meaning: chief | Kotomora

頭あたま株かぶ

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Meanings

1

chief; leader; head; executive

Refers to the top person in a group or organization, often with a nuance of being the most influential or prominent member.

彼かれはこの業ぎょう界かいの頭あたま株かぶだ。

Kanji

頭head, counter for large animals
株stocks, stump, shares

Related words

リーダー
リーダー is a more general term for a leader, while 頭株 emphasizes being the top or most prominent person in a specific group or field.
首しゅ領りょう
首領 often implies the head of a gang or rebellious group, whereas 頭株 is used more broadly for any leading figure.

Built from

He is a leading figure in this industry.

会かい議ぎではいつも彼かの女じょが頭あたま株かぶになる。

She always takes the lead in meetings.

頭あたま

Etymology

Compound of 頭 (atama, 'head') and 株 (kabu, 'stock' or 'stump'), metaphorically referring to the 'head stock' or the most prominent person. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.