Meaning of 上司 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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上司JLPT 1
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Kana Readingじょうし
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Romajijōshi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- superior authorities; boss
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Example Sentences
上司, じょうし used in context
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My boss took me to task for the poor quality of my work.
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上司がいくら立派なことを言っても、部下は、見るところはちゃんと見ている。
However fine the words of the management, those working for them see what is to be seen.
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Conversations with the management, reports and such should be very freely interpreted into normal language.
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I told my boss over the phone that I would be going straight home without returning to the company.
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To speak frankly, I think he is a good boss.
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My immediate boss is tough to please.
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above, up
On: ジョウ, ショウ, シャン
Kun: うえ, -うえ, うわ-, かみ, あ.げる, -あ.げる, あ.がる, -あ.がる, あ.がり, -あ.がり, のぼ.る, のぼ.り, のぼ.せる, のぼ.す, よ.す
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