No. 1,158 in Japanese
園長
Principal of a kindergarten or director of a garden/park.
In a sentence
その学校の園長はとても親切です。
The principal of that school is very kind.
Here, "園長" refers to the principal (typically of a kindergarten or nursery school) who holds a significant managerial role within the institution.
私の姉がこの幼稚園の園長になりました。
My older sister became the director of this kindergarten.
"園長" in this instance specifies the director or head of a kindergarten, signifying assuming a leadership position.
園長による挨拶で大会が始まりました。
The event commenced with a greeting by the principal.
In this sentence, "園長" represents the figure of authority who delivers remarks or openings at events, reflecting their official capacity.
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