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president (of a country)
The head of state in a republic, typically elected by the people or parliament.
アメリカの大統領が来日した。
The President of the United States visited Japan.
大統領選挙が来年行われる。
The presidential election will be held next year.
大統領が演説をした。
The president gave a speech.
大統領が国民に語りかけた。
The president addressed the nation.
新しい大統領が就任して、国の方向が大きく変わった。
When the new president took office, the country's direction changed greatly.
RELATED TERMS:
- 大統領選挙 (presidential election)
- 大統領府 (presidential office/residence)
- 副大統領 (vice president)
COMPARISON WITH JAPAN:
- Japan has a 首相/総理大臣 (Prime Minister), not a president
- 天皇 (Emperor) is the ceremonial head of state
NOTE: 大統領 specifically refers to the president of a country. For 'president' of a company, use 社長.