“Prime minister” in Japanese
Short answer
Prime minister in Japanese is “宰相” (saishou). Full meaning: prime minister, premier, chancellor.
Other ways to say “Prime minister” in Japanese
丞相
joushou prime minister (in ancient China)
首相
shushou prime minister, chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.), premier
総理大臣
souridaijin prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government), premier
内閣総理大臣
naikakusouridaijin prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government), premier
プライムミニスター
puraimuminisutaa prime minister
首班
shuhan head, leader, prime minister
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