理 事 長(りじちょう)

りじちょう

noun

chairperson; director; president (of an organization)

formalbusinessperson work

1. chairperson; director; president (of a board or organization)

The head of a board of directors or governing body of an organization such as a foundation, association, school corporation, or similar institution. Not used for corporate presidents of for-profit companies.

新(あたら)しい理事長(りじちょう)が就任(しゅうにん)した。

A new chairperson has taken office.

学校法人(がっこうほうじん)の理事長(りじちょう)が挨拶(あいさつ)した。

The director of the school corporation gave an address.

財団(ざいだん)の理事長(りじちょう)として、社会(しゃかい)貢献(こうけん)活動(かつどう)に力(ちから)を入(い)れている。

As the foundation's chairperson, I am putting effort into social contribution activities.

A compound of 理事(りじ) (director, trustee — a board member) and 長(ちょう) (head, chief). Refers to the top position on a board of directors in non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and similar bodies.

Common collocations

理事長(りじちょう)に就任(しゅうにん)する: to assume the position of chairperson
理事長(りじちょう)を務(つと)める: to serve as chairperson
理事長(りじちょう)挨拶(あいさつ): chairperson's address/greeting
学校法人(がっこうほうじん)の理事長(りじちょう): director of a school corporation

Similar words

会長(かいちょう): president, chairman — used for companies, associations, and other organizations
社長(しゃちょう): company president — specifically for for-profit companies
理事(りじ): director, trustee — a board member (not the head)
議長(ぎちょう): chairperson — used for meetings, assemblies, and legislative bodies

Related Words

Compare: 会長(かいちょう) (president, chairman)

Compare: 社長(しゃちょう) (company president)

Compare: 議長(ぎちょう) (chairperson)

Compare: 園長(えんちょう) (principal (of a kindergarten or preschool))

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Added 2026.5.6 0:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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