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上司

Boss

Meaning

Boss, Superior

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The director who is above you is your boss or superior.

Reading

じょうし

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

上司がくれる
the boss gives
上司が言う
the boss says
上司がする
the boss does
会社の上司
one's superior at a company
当時の上司
one's superior at the time
自分の上司
one's superior
上司に相談する
to consult with one's superior
上司に伝える
to convey to one's superior
上司に言う
to say to one's superior
上司の言葉
the boss's words
上司の立場
the boss's position
上司の命令
the boss's order

Context Sentences

彼は私の上司です。

He is my boss.

今日は上司とのミーティングがあります。

I have a meeting with my boss today.

まずは上司にアドバイスを聞いてみるのはどうですか。

How about asking your boss for advice first?

Kanji Composition