ボス

ぼす
noun
boss
informalperson
1. boss, leader, head
The person in charge of a group or organization. Can refer to a workplace superior, the head of a criminal gang, or the final enemy in a video game.
ボスに報告(ほうこく)する。
To report to the boss.
ゲームのラスボスがなかなか倒(たお)せない。
I just can't beat the final boss of the game.
彼(かれ)はこの業界(ぎょうかい)のボス的(てき)存在(そんざい)として知(し)られている。
He is known as the boss-like figure in this industry.

Usage

ボス is used across several contexts: casual reference to a workplace boss (more informal than 上司(じょうし)), the leader of a criminal organization (組(くみ)のボス), and especially common in gaming (ボスキャラ, ラスボス).

Common collocations

Similar words

上司(じょうし) is the standard word for one's workplace superior. ボス is more informal and can sound dramatic or humorous when used for everyday work relationships.

Related Words

Synonym: 上司(じょうし) (boss (formal/standard))
Compare: 親分(おやぶん) (boss)
Compare: 顔役(かおやく) (influential person)
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