“Chairman” in Japanese
Short answer
Chairman in Japanese is “座長” (zachou). Full meaning: chairman; leader of a troupe, proprietor of a theatrical company.
Other ways to say “Chairman” in Japanese
チェアマン
cheaman chairman
会長
kaichou president (of a society), chairman
司会者
shikaisha chairman, moderator, toastmaster, master of ceremonies, chairperson, host (of a TV show, etc.)
議長
gichou chair, chairman, chairperson, speaker (of an assembly), president (of a council, senate, etc.)
主宰者
shusaisha president, chairman
主席
shuseki head, chief; chairman, governor, president; top student, head of the class
司会
shikai leading a meeting, presiding over a meeting, officiating at a ceremony, chairmanship; chairman, presenter, host, moderator, master of ceremonies
委員長
iinchou chairperson (of a committee), chair, chairman, chairwoman, president
司会役
shikaiyaku moderator, host, chairman
カイチョウ
kaichou president (of a society), chairman
主宰
shusai chairmanship, presidency, management; president, chairman
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