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役員室
yakuin shitsu
executive office
社長は役員室で会議を開いた。
The president held a meeting in the executive office.
Business
formal
A room designated for meetings or work by company executives or board members.
取締役会は役員室で行われました。
The board meeting was held in the executive office.
彼女は役員室のドアをノックした。
She knocked on the door of the executive office.
Often found in corporate or institutional settings. May also refer to a private office for executives.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from similar terms
役員室 refers specifically to a room for executives, while 執務室 is a general office for staff. 社長室 is the president's private office, which may be a subset of 役員室.
Word Origin
Composed of 役員 (yakuin, 'officer/director') and 室 (shitsu, 'room'). 役員 itself derives from 役 (yaku, 'duty/role') + 員 (in, 'member/person').
Usage Notes
Commonly used in business contexts. The room may vary in size and formality depending on the company's hierarchy.
Word Breakdown
役員
executive officer or director
noun室
room
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