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person in charge; senior staff; manager; chief; head
彼は来月から主任に昇進するそうだ。
I heard he will be promoted to chief next month.
主任に報告してから行動に移した。
I took action after reporting to the chief.
新しい主任はとても厳しい人らしい。
I hear the new chief is a very strict person.