Japanese Word · Advanced
首相
prime minister
Pronunciation: shushou
Meaning
The head of government in Japan and in various other parliamentary countries.
Example
首相は記者会見で方針を説明しました。
The prime minister explained the policy at a press conference.
Practice tips
- Practice 首相 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for advanced-level learners.