noun
subordinate work; assistant
Refers to work that supports a main task or person, often in a professional or organizational setting. Can also refer to the person doing such work.
彼は先輩の下働きとしてプロジェクトを支えた。
He supported the project as an assistant to his senior.
この部署では
In this department, subordinate tasks also play an important role.
noun
domestic help; servant; kitchen helper
Used for household chores or the person who does them, such as a maid, houseboy, or kitchen helper. Often implies manual or menial domestic work.
彼女は旅館で下働きとして働いている。
She works as a kitchen helper at a traditional inn.
昔の大きな家では、下働きの人が何人もいた。
In old large houses, there were several servants.