元首
げんしゅ
genshu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 78 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
元首 (げんしゅ (genshu)) means "Ruler". It is read げんしゅ (genshu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Ruler
Also : Head of state · Sovereign
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Example Sentences
その元首は国民に支持されている。
その げんしゅ は こくみん に しじ されている。
The head of state is supported by the people.
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
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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