A1 noun Neutral #3,784 most common

経営者

keieisha /keːeːɕa/

A person who manages or runs a business, organization, or enterprise. It refers to someone in a leadership position, such as a CEO, owner, or top executive, who is responsible for strategic decision-making.

Examples

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1

彼は小さなカフェの経営者です。

He is the owner-manager of a small cafe.

2

優れた経営者は、社員の声を大切にします。

An excellent business leader values the voices of their employees.

3

将来、経営者になりたいんだ。

I want to be a business owner in the future.

Word Family

Noun
経営
Verb
経営する
Adjective
経営的な
Related
経営学
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Memory Tip

Break it down: 経 (manage) + 営 (camp/business) + 者 (person). The person who manages the business camp.

Quick Quiz

父は貿易会社の( )です。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 経営者

Examples

1

彼は小さなカフェの経営者です。

everyday

He is the owner-manager of a small cafe.

2

優れた経営者は、社員の声を大切にします。

formal

An excellent business leader values the voices of their employees.

3

将来、経営者になりたいんだ。

informal

I want to be a business owner in the future.

4

本論文では、中小企業の経営者の意識調査を行う。

academic

In this paper, we conduct a survey on the awareness of small and medium-sized enterprise managers.

5

経営者の方針により、新規プロジェクトが始まりました。

business

A new project has started according to the management's policy.

Word Family

Noun
経営
Verb
経営する
Adjective
経営的な
Related
経営学

Common Collocations

経営者になる to become a business owner/manager
経営者の視点 a manager's perspective
若手経営者 a young entrepreneur
経営者の責任 management responsibility
有能な経営者 a capable manager/executive

Common Phrases

経営者マインド

entrepreneurial mindset

カリスマ経営者

charismatic business leader

ワンマン経営者

autocratic leader / one-man management

Often Confused With

経営者 vs 社長

Shachou is a specific title (President), while Keieisha is a broader term for anyone in a management/ownership role.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when discussing the person who has the power to run the business, rather than just a mid-level manager (buchou or kachou).

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'manager' (マネージャー) to mean 'Keieisha', but in Japanese, 'manager' often refers to a sports team manager or a mid-level supervisor.

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Memory Tip

Break it down: 経 (manage) + 営 (camp/business) + 者 (person). The person who manages the business camp.

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Word Origin

Derived from 'Keiei' (managing/administration) and 'Sha' (person/suffix for profession).

Grammar Patterns

It is a compound noun (Keiei + Sha). Can be used with the particle 'として' (as a...) to describe a role.
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Cultural Context

In Japan, the 'founder-manager' (sougyou-keieisha) is often held in high regard compared to hired executives.

Quick Quiz

父は貿易会社の( )です。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 経営者

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