(ちょう)

ちょう
suffix
head; chief; leader
occupation
1. head; chief; leader
A suffix indicating the person in charge of or leading an organization, department, or group.
I was promoted to department head.
The principal has something to say.
The company president is in a meeting now.

(ちょう) is a productive suffix indicating a leader or head of an organization.

COMMON TITLES WITH 〜(ちょう):

Company

Government

Education

Other

Usage

The 〜(ちょう) title is often used alone when addressing someone: 部長(ぶちょう)これ(ねが)します