synonym Comparative
課長
VS
監督
Differences Between "課長" and "監督"
Option A
課長
Meaning
section chief; manager
Reading
かちょう (kachō)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私の課長はとても優しい人だ。
My section chief is a very kind person.
Option B
監督
Meaning
supervision, director, manager, coach
Reading
かんとく (kantoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
映画監督の仕事は難しい。
The job of a film director is difficult.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(section chief; manager)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 課長: Noun. A common position in Japanese companies, typically above a regular employee but below a 部長 (buchō - department manager). (日本の会社によくある役職で、一般社員の上で部長の下にあたることが多いです。)
- 監督: Refers to the act of supervising or overseeing something, or the person who does so, such as a film director, sports coach, or project manager. (物事を指導・管理・指揮すること、またはその立場の人。映画監督、スポーツのコーチ、プロジェクトマネージャーなどを指す。)
- 課長: Noun. A common position in Japanese companies, typically above a regular employee but below a 部長 (buchō - department manager). (日本の会社によくある役職で、一般社員の上で部長の下にあたることが多いです。)
- 監督: Refers to the act of supervising or overseeing something, or the person who does so, such as a film director, sports coach, or project manager. (物事を指導・管理・指揮すること、またはその立場の人。映画監督、スポーツのコーチ、プロジェクトマネージャーなどを指す。)
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