役員

yakuin
nounIntermediate 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.

💡

In Japanese business culture, '役員' often refers to high-ranking executives with significant decision-making authority.

Collocations

役員会board of directors役員室executive office役員報酬executive compensation

Related Phrases

役員報酬phrase
executive compensation
役員会phrase
board of directors

💡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

role, position
root
+
member
suffix
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