1.
presiding judge; chief judge
The judge who leads and presides over court proceedings.
裁判長が判決を言い渡した。
The presiding judge delivered the verdict.
裁判長、異議があります。
Your Honor, I have an objection.
裁判長が開廷を宣言した。
The presiding judge declared the court in session.
裁判長 is the judge who leads court proceedings.
ROLE OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE:
- Maintains order in the courtroom
- Manages the flow of the trial
- Delivers the final verdict in many cases
RELATED TERMS:
- 裁判官 (judge - general term)
- 裁判所 (court/courthouse)
- 陪審員 (juror)