秘書
ひしょ
hisho
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
秘書 (ひしょ (hisho)) means "Secretary". It is read ひしょ (hisho). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Secretary
Also : Private secretary
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Example Sentences
大臣の秘書は、日程調整や文書作成などの重要な業務を担当している。
だいじんのひしょは、にっていちょうせいやぶんしょさくせいなどのじゅうようなぎょうむをたんとうしている。
The minister's secretary handles important tasks such as scheduling and document preparation.
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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