“Former prime minister” in Japanese
Short answer
Former prime minister in Japanese is “元総理” (motosouri). Full meaning: former prime minister.
Other ways to say “Former prime minister” in Japanese
元首相
motoshushou former prime minister, former premier, former chancellor
先の総理大臣
sakinosouridaijin former prime minister
前首相
zenshushou previous prime minister (immediately preceding the incumbent), former prime minister, ex-premier
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