Illustration: In a formal reception room at a Japanese government residence, two national leaders meet at the center of the room and shake hands. Each has a delegation of senior officials standing a respectful distance behind, with interpreters closest and security personnel beside the doors.

JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

首しゅ脳のう

shunou

leader, head

Usually refers to a national or organizational leader. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. ７カ国こくの首脳しゅのうがその会議かいぎに出席しゅっせきした。

    The top leaders of seven countries attended the meeting.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. 首脳しゅのうたちは経済成長けいざいせいちょうに障害しょうがいとなるものを排除はいじょしようとしています。

    Leaders are trying to do away with impediments to economic growth.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 与党よとうの首脳しゅのうたちは政治改革法案せいじかいかくほうあんで知恵ちえをしぼっています。

    Party leaders are hammering out a proposal for political reform.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 首脳

  • 首neck; counter for songs and poemsOnシュKunくび
  • 脳brain; memoryOnノウ・ドウKunのうずる

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