Illustration: Outside a newly completed neighborhood library, the mayor stands at the center of a small opening ceremony with municipal staff and local residents gathered around. Wearing an ordinary formal suit, she bends slightly so a child can help hold the ceremonial scissors at the ribbon.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

市し長ちょう

shichou

mayor

Example sentences

  1. 彼かれは市長しちょうに選出せんしゅつされた。

    He was elected mayor.

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  2. 今いまは市長しちょうには会あえません。

    The mayor is not available now.

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  3. 私わたしたちは彼かれを市長しちょうに選えらんだ。

    We elected him mayor.

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Kanji in 市長

  • 市market; cityOnシKunいち
  • 長long; leaderOnチョウKunながい・おさ

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