首脳
しゅのう
shunou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
首脳 (しゅのう (shunou)) means "Leader". The reading is しゅのう (shunou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Leader
Also : Top · Head · Chief · Top official · Head of state
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Example Sentences
国家の首脳たちが集まり、重要な政策について協議した。
こっかのしゅのうたちがあつまり、じゅうようなせいさくについてきょうぎした。
Heads of state gathered and discussed important policies.
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 Jul 4, 2026
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