Translation guide
The ordinary members of an organization, as opposed to its leaders or officers.
Referring to the general membership of a group, company, political party, or military unit, excluding leaders.
A neutral, widely used term for ordinary members of any organization.
Do not translate 'rank and file' literally as 階級とファイル. Use the terms above depending on context.
The rank and file of the union are demanding a pay raise.
Specifically for ordinary members of a political party.
We should listen to the opinions of the rank and file party members.
Refers to rank-and-file employees in a company, without managerial titles.
He's still a rank-and-file employee, but he's very capable.
Military term for rank-and-file soldiers, privates. Not used for civilian contexts.
There was a huge gap between officers and the rank and file.