上司

• 読み: じょうし
• ローマ字: joushi
• 漢字の分解: 上 (jou) — above, upper; 司 (shi) — administer, manage
• 発音: /dʑoː.ɕi/

意味

Superior; boss. A person of higher rank or position in the workplace.

A noun referring to anyone above you in the company hierarchy. The relationship with one's 上司 is very important in Japanese work culture, and proper keigo (honorific language) is expected when speaking to or about them. The opposite is 部下 (subordinate).

例文

1. 上司に相談してから決めます。
2. 上司が会議の時間を変えました。
3. いい上司に恵まれて幸せです。

使い方ガイド

場面: workplace, career advice, business relationships

トーン: respectful

起源と歴史

Compound of 上 (jou, above/upper) and 司 (shi, administer/manage). Literally means the one who administers from above.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Adults

社会的背景: Professional