経営者
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
3 of 5彼は小さなカフェの経営者です。
He is the owner-manager of a small cafe.
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.
将来、経営者になりたいんだ。
I want to be a business owner in the future.
Word Family
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
彼は小さなカフェの経営者です。
everydayHe is the owner-manager of a small cafe.
優れた経営者は、社員の声を大切にします。
formalAn excellent business leader values the voices of their employees.
将来、経営者になりたいんだ。
informalI want to be a business owner in the future.
本論文では、中小企業の経営者の意識調査を行う。
academicIn this paper, we conduct a survey on the awareness of small and medium-sized enterprise managers.
経営者の方針により、新規プロジェクトが始まりました。
businessA new project has started according to the management's policy.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Shachou is a specific title (President), while Keieisha is a broader term for anyone in a management/ownership role.
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).
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.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 経 (manage) + 営 (camp/business) + 者 (person). The person who manages the business camp.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Keiei' (managing/administration) and 'Sha' (person/suffix for profession).
Grammar Patterns
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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