synonym Comparative
課長
VS
主要な
Differences Between "課長" and "主要な"
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
主要な
Meaning
main, principal, chief, major
Reading
しゅような (shuyōna)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは今日の会議の主要な議題です。
This is the main topic of today's meeting.
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。)
- 主要な: Used as a 'na'-adjective to describe something as important, central, or fundamental among others. Often translates to 'main' or 'major'.
- 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。)
- 主要な: Used as a 'na'-adjective to describe something as important, central, or fundamental among others. Often translates to 'main' or 'major'.
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