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

専務

Reading

Kana: せんむ
Romaji: senmu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

managing director; special duty; conductor

Kanji

Readings: セン、 もっぱ.ら
Meanings: specialty, exclusive, mainly, solely
Readings: ム、 つと.める
Meanings: task, duties

Example Sentences

専務(せんむ)社長(しゃちょう)とうまくいっていない。
➥Our managing director is incompatible with the president.
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専務(せんむ)取締役(とりしまりやく)にご就任(しゅうにん)されるとのこと、おめでとうございます。
➥I was delighted to hear of your promotion to Senior Managing Director.
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あの専務(せんむ)はまったくの面食(めんく)いです。
➥The executive director is a real pushover for looks.
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