noun
underling; subordinate official
Refers to a person in a lower position within an organization, especially in a workplace or official hierarchy. Often carries a nuance of being ordered around.
彼はまだ下役だから、会議で意見を言えない。
He's still just an underling, so he can't voice his opinion in meetings.
上司の命令で下役たちが残業させられた。
The underlings were made to work overtime on the boss's orders.