議長

gichō

chairperson

議長が会議を進行した。

The chairperson conducted the meeting.

formal

The presiding officer of a meeting, assembly, or legislative body.

議長は全会一致で選出された。

The chairperson was elected unanimously.

議長が議事録を読み上げた。

The chairperson read out the minutes.

Used in formal settings such as parliaments, corporate meetings, or academic conferences.

Collocations

議長を務めるto serve as chairperson議長の指示chairperson's instructions

Synonyms

司会者会長

Pro Tip

Distinguish from 会長

議長 refers to the presiding officer of a temporary or specific meeting, while 会長 (kaichō) usually denotes the chairman or president of an organization or company.

Word Origin

From 議 (gi, 'deliberation') + 長 (chō, 'chief'). The kanji 長 carries the sense of leadership or seniority.

Usage Notes

The term is typically used in formal or institutional contexts. In informal settings, terms like 司会者 (master of ceremonies) may be preferred.

Word Breakdown

議

deliberation, discussion

kanji

長

chief, head, leader

kanji

和英辞典

議長

gichō

chairperson

議長が会議を進行した。

The chairperson conducted the meeting.

formal

The presiding officer of a meeting, assembly, or legislative body.

議長は全会一致で選出された。

The chairperson was elected unanimously.

議長が議事録を読み上げた。

The chairperson read out the minutes.

Used in formal settings such as parliaments, corporate meetings, or academic conferences.

Collocations

議長を務めるto serve as chairperson議長の指示chairperson's instructions

Synonyms

司会者会長

Pro Tip

Distinguish from 会長

議長 refers to the presiding officer of a temporary or specific meeting, while 会長 (kaichō) usually denotes the chairman or president of an organization or company.

Word Origin

From 議 (gi, 'deliberation') + 長 (chō, 'chief'). The kanji 長 carries the sense of leadership or seniority.

Usage Notes

The term is typically used in formal or institutional contexts. In informal settings, terms like 司会者 (master of ceremonies) may be preferred.

Word Breakdown

議

deliberation, discussion

kanji

長

chief, head, leader

kanji

和英辞典