主導

Taking the lead or initiative; driving a process.

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Other forms

主導する to lead

主導で led by

主導のもと under the leadership of

主導権 initiative, control

Noun, Suru verb

Leadership" / "Taking the Initiative"

Describes the active role of functioning as the central engine or driving force to propel a project or group forward.

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主導（しゅどう） means taking the lead or driving a process.

It focuses on who is actively steering a specific plan, project, policy, or negotiation. It is not the same as リーダーシップ, which often means the general ability or quality of being a leader.

You will often see 主導（しゅどう） in business, politics, and news. Common forms include 主導する（しゅどうする） “to lead / take the initiative” and 主導で（しゅどうで） “under the leadership of.”

A key related word is 主導権（しゅどうけん）, meaning the initiative or the right to lead. The common phrase 主導権を握る（しゅどうけんをにぎる） means to seize or take control of the initiative.

It also attaches to nouns to show who is leading something, as in 政府主導（せいふしゅどう） “government-led.”

Example

このプロジェクトは、田中さんの主導で進められました。

This project moved forward under Mr. Tanaka's leadership.

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主導

しゅどう

Taking the lead or initiative; driving a process.

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