Translation guide
A deputy is a person appointed to act for another, especially in an official role. In Japanese, the translation depends on the context: a formal title (e.g., vice president), a temporary substitute, or a representative. The most common general term is 代理 (dairi), but specific titles like 副～ (fuku-) are used in organizational hierarchies.
A person authorized to act on behalf of another, often temporarily or in a specific capacity.
The most common and versatile term for a deputy, representative, or agent. Can be used in business, legal, and everyday contexts.
He attended the meeting as the president's deputy.
A person who acts as a deputy or agent, often in legal or formal contexts. Slightly more concrete than 代理.
Acting on behalf of someone, often for a specific task or duty. Commonly used in service contexts (e.g., 運転代行).
A formal second-in-command position within an organization.
Prefix meaning 'vice-' or 'deputy'. Attach to a title to indicate the deputy role. Very common in business and government.
vice president (of a company)
Someone who fills in for another person temporarily, often in a less formal or short-term capacity.
A substitute or replacement. Very common in daily conversation. Can be used for people or things.
A specific rank in police or sheriff departments, common in the US.
Direct translation for 'deputy sheriff'. Used in contexts referring to US law enforcement.
She was appointed deputy director.
Please appoint a deputy.
The lawyer negotiated as a deputy.
秘書が業務を代行した。
The secretary acted as a deputy for the tasks.
副所長
deputy director (of an office)
deputy governor
Deputy director or assistant manager, a specific rank in Japanese companies, below 部長 (department head).
He is the deputy manager of the sales department.
Assistant or deputy, often used in titles like 課長補佐 (assistant section chief). Implies a supporting role rather than full substitution.
I work as a deputy section chief.
I'll go as his deputy (in his place).
I need to find a deputy (substitute).
From 'pinch hitter', used metaphorically for a temporary substitute, especially in sports or casual contexts.
Since he suddenly took the day off, I asked for a deputy (pinch hitter).
He works as a deputy sheriff.
Alternative term for deputy sheriff, using the 副- prefix.
The deputy sheriff arrived at the scene.
request a driving deputy (designated driver service)
go shopping in someone's place
The prefix 副～ (fuku-) is for permanent or official deputy positions. For a temporary stand-in, use 代理 or 代わり instead.
I need someone to act as my deputy while I'm away.