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上司

じょうし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  • superior authorities
  • boss

Related Kanji

上 above, up
司 director, official, govt office, rule, administer

Example Sentences

上司に残業させられたんだよ。
My boss made me work overtime.
上司は部下に仕事を振り分けた。
The boss allotted tasks to his men.
上司は部下にそれをすばやく完成するように命じた。
The boss directed his men to finish it quickly.
私は上司におじぎして挨拶しますが、上司は頷いて答えます。
I bow to the boss in greeting, and he returns my bow with a nod.
私は上司におじぎして挨拶しますが、上司は頷いて答えます。
I bow to the boss in greeting, and he returns my bow with a nod.