“Boss” in Japanese
Short answer
ボス
bosu
Boss in Japanese is “ボス” (bosu). Full meaning: boss, leader, head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level).
Other ways to say “Boss” in Japanese
親玉
oyadama boss, chief, head
御大
ontai boss, governor, headman
組長
kumichou boss (esp. yakuza), foreman
親分
oyabun boss, leader, kingpin, chief, head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
頭分
kashirabun boss, leader
頭首
toushu boss, chief, manager
ホス
hosu boss, leader, head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
ぽす
posu boss, leader, head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
ぼす
bosu boss, leader, head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
ボズ
bozu boss, leader, head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
親方
oyakata master, boss, chief, foreman, supervisor; stable master; craftsman, artisan
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