上司（じょうし）
JLPT N5 · noun
Pitch accent: atamadaka (head-high) — first mora high, then falls
Meaning: boss / supervisor
Example sentences
- 大事なことは上司に相談してから決める。 — For important matters, I consult my boss before deciding.
- 私の上司はとても優しい人だ。 — My boss is a very kind person.
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