Meaning

Primary

Prime Minister

Alternative

Japanese Prime Minister

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The whole reason our country is still running is because of our "minister" (大臣). Which minister? The prime minister, of course. Without our prime minister, we'd all be doomed I say. DOOMED!

Unlike 首相, which can be used for any prime minister, this word is used only for the Japanese prime minister.

Reading

そうりだいじん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. It's also a combination of two words you've learned before, 総理 and 大臣.

Context

Context Sentences

ぼくのおじいちゃんは昔、総理大臣だったんだって。

I heard that my grandpa used to be the prime minister.

政治家のキャリア40年にしてようやく総理大臣にまで登りつめました。

After a forty-year career in politics, I finally became prime minister.

よぉみんな!コウイチ総理大臣がここに登場だぜ!チェケラ!

Hey y’all. Prime Minister Koichi is in da house, yo! Check it out!

Kanji Composition