中ちゅうボス

noun

miniboss; sub-boss; mid-boss

Video game term for a boss enemy encountered partway through a stage or area, weaker than the main boss.

• このステージの中ちゅうボスは意い外がいと強つよい。

  The miniboss in this stage is surprisingly tough.

noun

underboss

Colloquial term for the second-in-command of a criminal organization, often used in yakuza or mafia contexts.

• あの組くみの中ちゅうボスはまだ若わかいが、かなり切きれるらしい。

  The underboss of that gang is still young, but they say he's quite sharp.