上司
じょうし (one's) superior; (one's) boss
Why it means this
上 (superior) + 司 (an official, one in charge) — one's boss; a superior at work.
Breakdown
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.
じょうし (one's) superior; (one's) boss
上 (superior) + 司 (an official, one in charge) — one's boss; a superior at work.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.