長 (おさ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

長 (おさ) means chief / head / leader.

See example sentences below.

長 at a glance

長

おさosa

N1noun

chief / head / leader

長おさosaN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

chief / head / leader

Example 1

会社の長が会議を始めた。

Translation

The head of the company started the meeting.

Example 2

村の長に相談したほうがいい。

Translation

You should consult the village chief.