役員
yakuinnoun★Intermediate— company director or executive
💼Business
formal
A director or executive of a company, typically a member of the board of directors or management team.
役員会は新しい戦略を議論しました。
The board of directors discussed a new strategy.
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In Japanese business culture, '役員' often refers to high-ranking executives with significant decision-making authority.
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💡Pro Tip
Business Context
In Japanese business settings, '役員' is a formal term for executives, often used in official documents and meetings.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Use '役員' in formal business contexts, especially when referring to senior management or board members.
📖Word Origin
From '役' (role, position) + '員' (member), literally 'member of a role' or 'position holder'.
📝Usage Notes
In formal business contexts, '役員' is often used to refer to senior management, while '取締役' specifically denotes board members.
Word Breakdown
役
role, position
root員
member
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