首相
しゅしょう
shushou
nounVocabularyLevel 27 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

首相 (しゅしょう (shushou)) means "premier · prime minister". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

premier · prime minister

Also : premier · prime minister · head of government

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 首相 (しゅしょう) means 'Prime Minister'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of prime minister.

Example Sentences

首相は明日記者会見を開く予定だ。

しゅしょうはあしたきしゃかいけんをひらくよていだ。

The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a press conference tomorrow.

新しい首相が選ばれた。

あたらしいしゅしょうがえらばれた。

A new Prime Minister was elected.

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