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駅長

Station Master

Meaning

Station Master, Stationmaster, Train Station Master, Train Stationmaster

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This word uses 長 in the same way as 社長, where it means something like "boss" or "manager." So, this 長 is the boss of the station, right? What do you call someone like that? You call them the stationmaster (that is, unless you want to be thrown to the trains).

Reading

えきちょう

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

  • 駅長がいる

    there is a station master

    駅長が行う

    the station master performs

    駅長が開ける

    the station master opens something

  • 駅長に会える

    can meet the station master

    駅長に会う

    to meet the station master

    駅長になる

    to become the station master

  • 駅長のすがた

    the figure of the station master

    駅長の気分

    the station master's mood, the station master's feelings

    駅長のぼうし

    the station master's hat

  • 駅長さん

    station master

    駅長室

    station master's office

    駅長たち

    the station masters

Context Sentences

今日は好きなアイドルがこの駅で一日駅長をしているんです。

Today, my favorite idol is serving as the stationmaster at this station for the day.

川田さんはここの駅長と親友なんです。

Kawada-san is a close friend of the stationmaster here.

えっ！あの駅長、元プロゴルファーだよね？

What?! That stationmaster used to be a professional golfer, right?

Kanji Composition