首 脳(しゅのう)

しゅのう

noun

head; leader; top official

1. head; leader; top official; head of state

The top leader or leaders of a country, organization, or political party. Frequently used in political and diplomatic contexts.

両国(りょうこく)の首脳(しゅのう)が会談(かいだん)した。

The leaders of both countries held talks.

首脳(しゅのう)会議(かいぎ)で経済(けいざい)問題(もんだい)が話(はな)し合(あ)われた。

Economic issues were discussed at the summit meeting.

G7首脳(しゅのう)は共同(きょうどう)声明(せいめい)を発表(はっぴょう)し、気候(きこう)変動(へんどう)への対策(たいさく)を約束(やくそく)した。

The G7 leaders issued a joint statement and pledged action on climate change.

Usage

首脳(しゅのう) is most commonly encountered in news and political reporting. It often refers to heads of state but can also be used for leaders of organizations or parties.

Common collocations

首脳(しゅのう)会談(かいだん) (summit talks)
首脳(しゅのう)会議(かいぎ) (summit meeting)
各国(かっこく)首脳(しゅのう) (leaders of various countries)
党(とう)首脳(しゅのう) (party leadership)
首脳(しゅのう)陣(じん) (top leadership group)

Similar words

リーダー: leader (loanword, casual)
指導者(しどうしゃ): leader, guide (broader usage)
元首(げんしゅ): head of state (more formal/constitutional)

Related Words

Compare: リーダー (leader)

Compare: 指導者(しどうしゃ) (leader, guide)

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