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prime minister
The head of government in a parliamentary system.
新しい首相が選ばれた。
A new prime minister was elected.
首相が国の問題について話した。
The prime minister spoke about national issues.
首相が記者会見を開いた。
The prime minister held a press conference.
首相は毎年外国のリーダーと会って、世界の問題について話し合っている。
The prime minister meets with foreign leaders every year to discuss global issues.
首相は経済政策について国民に説明した。野党からは批判の声も上がっているが、支持する意見も多い。
The prime minister explained the economic policy to the people. There are also critical voices from the opposition, but there are many supportive opinions as well.
首相 refers to the prime minister - the head of government in parliamentary systems.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 首相官邸 (prime minister's official residence)
- 首相補佐官 (prime minister's aide)
- 元首相 (former prime minister)
- 現首相 (current prime minister)
- 首相会談 (summit meeting between prime ministers)
NOTE ON TERMINOLOGY:
- 首相: prime minister (general term, used for Japan and other countries)
- 総理 / 総理大臣: prime minister (Japan's official title)
In casual speech, Japanese people often say 総理 instead of 首相 when referring to Japan's prime minister.