noun
followers; subordinates; those under one's command
Refers to people who work under someone's authority or command, often in organizational, military, or historical contexts. Can also refer to the state of being under someone's command.
彼は多くの配下を率いてプロジェクトを成功させた。
He led many subordinates and made the project a success.
将軍は配下の兵士たちに命令を下
The general gave orders to the soldiers under his command.
Compound of 配 (distribution, assignment) and 下 (under, below), literally meaning 'under one's assignment'.