Illustration: In the packing section of a Japanese confectionery workshop, a supervisor stands where two worktables meet. One worker holds up a poorly folded gift box for approval, while another waits with a tray of finished sweets.

JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

主しゅ任にん

shunin

person in charge, chief

Example sentences

主任しゅにん技師ぎしは助手じょしゅと協力きょうりょくして研究けんきゅうした。
The chief engineer did research hand in hand with his assistant.
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彼女かのじょは主任しゅにんに休暇きゅうかを申もうし出でた。
She applied to the chief for a vacation.
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彼女かのじょは主任しゅにんに自分じぶんの考かんがえを述のべた。
She laid her ideas before her chief.
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Kanji in 主任

主lord; chiefOnシュ・ス・シュウKunぬし・おも・あるじ
任responsibility; entrustOnニンKunまかせる・まかす

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