首相
しゅしょう
shushou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 27 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
首相 (しゅしょう (shushou)) means "Prime minister". It is read しゅしょう (shushou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Prime minister
Also : premier · head of government
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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.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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