- hanchou squad leader, group leader, team leader
Common in military, school, or workplace settings for a person in charge of a small group; more formal than リーダー.
班長が今日の作業を指示した。
Hanchou ga kyou no sagyou o shiji shita.
The team leader gave instructions for today's work.
彼女は班長として皆をまとめている。
Kanojo wa hanchou toshite mina o matomete iru.
She is leading everyone as the group leader.
⚖️ Not to be confused with 部長 (buchou), which refers to a department head, a much higher position.
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