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課長

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 課長

ちょう
Noun
Freq #8780
1

section manager; section chief

Examples
私は課長に任命された。
I was appointed to section chief.

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 455
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

chapter
lesson
section
department
division
counter for chapters (of a book)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
8 strokes
Frequency: 12
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

long
leader
superior
senior

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なが.い
おさ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おしゃ
たかし
たけ
ひさ
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