- kakarichou subsection head, assistant manager, chief clerk
Used in workplace contexts, specifically for a mid-level managerial role in Japanese companies, typically between a section chief and a regular employee.
係長は会議で新しい計画を説明した。
Kakarichou wa kaigi de atarashii keikaku wo setsumei shita.
The subsection head explained the new plan at the meeting.
彼は来月係長に昇進する。
Kare wa raigetsu kakarichou ni shoushin suru.
He will be promoted to assistant manager next month.
⚖️ Commonly confused with '課長' (kachou), who is the section chief, a higher rank than '係長'.
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