Vocabulary What does 上長 (じょうちょう) mean? 上長 (じょうちょう) means superior (in a company, organization). Quick factsReadingじょうちょうLevel (estimated, JLPT framework)N1 上長じょうちょうN1 · estimated, JLPT frameworksuperior (in a company, organization)writtenKanji in this word上above, on top; to go up長long; chief, head; eldest