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president (of a country)
The head of state in a republic, typically elected by the people or parliament.
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Cultural note
Japan has no president: the head of government is the 首相 or 総理大臣 (Prime Minister), and the 天皇 (Emperor) is the symbol of the state, with ceremonial duties.
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大統領 is only the president of a country. The president of a company is 社長; of a university, 学長; of an association, 会長.
Related Words
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首相 (Prime Minister)
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社長 (company president)
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総理大臣 (Prime Minister (formal))
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天皇 (Emperor)
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総理 (prime minister)