リーダー
rīdānoun★Beginner— leaderLoanword from English リーダー
general
A person who guides or directs a group, team, or organization.
彼女はプロジェクトのリーダーとして優れたリーダーシップを発揮した。
She demonstrated excellent leadership as the project leader.
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Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to someone in a leadership position.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal settings, 'リーダーシップ' is preferred over 'リーダー' when discussing leadership qualities.
📖Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'leader', the term 'リーダー' is widely used in Japanese to refer to someone in a leadership role.
📝Usage Notes
While 'リーダー' is commonly used, it is often paired with 'シップ' (ship) to form 'リーダーシップ' (leadership) in formal contexts.
Word Breakdown
リ
leader
rootーダー
suffix indicating a person or role
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