- tenchou shop manager
Use when referring to the person in charge of a specific shop or store, common in retail and restaurant settings in Japan.
店長は今いませんか？
Tenchou wa ima imasen ka?
Is the shop manager not here now?
店長に相談してみます。
Tenchou ni soudan shite mimasu.
I'll try consulting with the shop manager.
⚖️ Distinct from オーナー (owner), who may not work in the shop; 店長 is the operational manager on site.
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