重役

じゅうやく
JLPT:N2
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1

A company director or executive; a member of top management who holds significant responsibilities.

Noun

Examples

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.

2

An important post or role carrying heavy responsibilities; a position with significant duties (not limited to companies).

Noun

Examples

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.

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