This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

主席

首席

Reading

Kana: しゅせき
Romaji: shuseki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

head; chief

2

chairman; governor; president

Note: Only 主席
3

top student; head of the class

Note: Only 首席
4

top seat; first desk (in orchestra)

Kanji

Readings: シュ、 ス、 シュウ、 ぬし、 おも、 あるじ
Meanings: lord, chief, master, main thing, principal
Readings: セキ、 むしろ
Meanings: seat, mat, occasion, place
Readings: シュ、 くび
Meanings: neck, counter for songs and poems