係長
A Japanese business title referring to a 'Chief' or 'Sub-section Head'. It is typically the first level of management in a Japanese company hierarchy, positioned below a 'Kacho' (Section Manager).
Examples
3 of 5田中係長はとても親切です。
Chief Tanaka is very kind.
係長、こちらの書類をご確認いただけますか。
Chief, could you please check these documents?
新しい係長、どう思う?
What do you think of the new chief?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kakari' as 'carrying' the weight of the small team, and 'Cho' meaning 'leader' or 'long'. He is the leader of the carry-team.
Quick Quiz
来週から田中さんは( )に昇進します。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 係長
Examples
田中係長はとても親切です。
everydayChief Tanaka is very kind.
係長、こちらの書類をご確認いただけますか。
formalChief, could you please check these documents?
新しい係長、どう思う?
informalWhat do you think of the new chief?
日本企業における係長の役割について調査する。
academicWe will investigate the role of the chief in Japanese companies.
来月から係長に昇進することになりました。
businessI have been promoted to chief starting next month.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
係長クラス
chief-level (personnel)
名ばかり係長
chief in name only
係長付
assigned to the chief
Often Confused With
A Kacho is a Section Manager, which is a higher rank than a Kakaricho.
Kakari refers to the unit or the person in charge of a specific task, while Kakaricho is the title of the head of that unit.
Usage Notes
In a workplace, you should address your superior by [Surname] + [Title], such as 'Tanaka-kakaricho', rather than just 'Tanaka-san'.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often confuse the hierarchy; remember that in the typical order, Kakaricho (Chief) < Kacho (Section Manager) < Bucho (Department Manager).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kakari' as 'carrying' the weight of the small team, and 'Cho' meaning 'leader' or 'long'. He is the leader of the carry-team.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Kakari' (charge/connection) and 'Cho' (head/chief/leader).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The promotion to Kakaricho is a significant milestone in a Japanese 'salaryman's' career, marking their first step into the management track.
Quick Quiz
来週から田中さんは( )に昇進します。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 係長
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