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宰相

A formal or historical word for a nation’s top leader, often translated as “Prime Minister” or “Chancellor.”

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首相 shushou - the common word for "Prime Minister"
総理大臣 souri daijin - the full, formal title for Japan's Prime Minister
Noun

Prime Minister" / "Chancellor

The head of government in a country, particularly in a formal, historical, or literary context.

Example

ビスマルク は 「 鉄血 宰相 」 として 知られて います 。

Bismarck is known as the "Iron Chancellor."

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宰相
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A formal or historical word for a nation's top leader, often translated as "Prime Minister" or "Chancellor."
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