A company director or executive; a member of top management who holds significant responsibilities.
重役会で新しい方針が決定された。
A new policy was decided at the board of executives.
彼は重役として長年会社を支えてきた。
He has supported the company for many years as an executive.
重役たちが集まって会議を開いた。
The executives gathered and held a meeting.
An important post or role carrying heavy responsibilities; a position with significant duties (not limited to companies).
自治会で重役を任されることになった。
I was assigned an important post in the neighborhood association.
劇で彼は主役ではなく重役を演じることになった。
In the play he was given a major supporting role rather than the lead.