上司
じょうし
joushi
nounVocabularyLevel 79 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

上司 (じょうし (joushi)) means "(one's) superior". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

(one's) superior

Also : (one's) boss · the higher-ups

Example Sentences

私は上司が好きです。

わたしはじょうしがすきです。

I like (one's) superior.

Kanji in this word

上
Up / Above
Kunうえ、うわ、かみ
Onじょう、しょう、しゃん
JLPT N5
司
Rule
Kunつかさど.る
Onし
JLPT N1

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