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取締役会の議長を務める
torishimariyaku-kai no gichō o tsutomeru
serve as chairman of the board
彼女は取締役会の議長を務めている。
She serves as the chairman of the board.
Business
formal
To act in the role of the chairman during a board of directors' meeting.
取締役会の議長を務める際は、議事進行に責任を負う。
When serving as chairman of the board, one is responsible for managing the meeting proceedings.
新しい取締役会の議長を務めることになった。
I have been appointed to serve as the new chairman of the board.
Often used in corporate governance contexts. The term '取締役会' (torishimariyaku-kai) refers to the board of directors, and '議長' (gichō) means chairman.
Collocations
取締役会の議長を務めるserve as chairman of the board議長を務めるpreside over (a meeting)
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Corporate Terminology
The term '取締役会の議長' (chairman of the board) is distinct from '社長' (president/CEO), who typically runs the company's daily operations. The chairman often focuses on governance and oversight.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
This phrase is used exclusively in formal business or legal settings. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Word Origin
取締役会 (torishimariyaku-kai): '取締役' (director) + '会' (meeting/association). 議長 (gichō): '議' (discussion/debate) + '長' (leader). 務める (tsutomeru): to serve/perform a role.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal business or corporate governance contexts. The verb '務める' (tsutomeru) implies an ongoing or official role rather than a temporary one.
Word Breakdown
取締役会
board of directors
compound nounの
possessive particle (of)
grammatical particle議長
chairman
nounを
object marker particle
grammatical particle務める
to serve/perform a role
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