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chieftain in Japanese

chieftain in Japanese is 酋長 — chieftain means the leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.

chieftain in Japanese

酋長
noun
Pronounced: shuuchō
A leader of a clan or tribe.

What does "chieftain" mean?

  1. noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
    "The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle."
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chieftain in a sentence

  • The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle.

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What is "chieftain" in Japanese?

"chieftain" in Japanese is 酋長. chieftain means: The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.

How do you pronounce 酋長?

"chieftain" in Japanese is 酋長, pronounced "shuuchō".

How do you use "chieftain" in a sentence?

Example: "The clan chieftain called his warriors together before the battle." In Japanese, "chieftain" is 酋長.

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