首長 (しゅちょう, shuchou) Japanese meaning: head | Kotomoraば
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A new chief was elected in the election.
An important decision was made at the leaders' conference.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の首長the head of a region or municipality
The head of the prefecture is the governor.
首長選挙an election for the head of a local government
Next month, an election for city mayor will be held.
首長に就任するto take office as the chief executive
He took office as the town's chief executive last month.
