上司
じょうし
joushi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 79 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
上司 (じょうし (joushi)) means "Superior". It is read じょうし (joushi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Superior
Also : Boss · The higher-ups
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Example Sentences
上司の指示を仰ぎました。
じょうし の しじ を あおぎました。
I asked for my boss's instructions.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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