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N2 Noun

上司(じょうし)superior authorities, boss

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    1. Noun

      1.

      (one's) superior, (one's) boss, the higher-ups

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    上司 【じょうし】

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      上司(じょうし)部下(ぶか)命令(めいれい)をする。

      The boss gives orders to the subordinates. {superior authorities, boss}

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      あの上司(じょうし)部下(ぶか)にとても(きび)しいです。

      That boss is very strict with his subordinates. {superior authorities, boss}

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      後輩(こうはい)(おも)いの上司(じょうし)後輩(こうはい)から()かれている。

      The boss who cares about his subordinates is well-liked by them. {superior authorities, boss}

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      仕事(しごと)(すす)める(さい)上司(じょうし)許可(きょか)をもらう(こと)になっています。

      When proceeding with work, it is required to get permission from the supervisor. {superior authorities, boss}

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      あの知的(ちてき)()さくな上司(じょうし)のもとで(はたら)いた日々(ひび)(まな)びが(おお)く、(なに)より(たの)しかった。

      My days spent working under that intellectual and friendly boss were full of learning and above all, enjoyable. {superior authorities, boss}

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