subsidiary; subsidiary company
A company controlled by a parent company (親会社). Used in business and legal contexts.
That subsidiary is a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company.
子会社の業績がグループ全体の利益に貢献した。
The subsidiary's performance contributed to the group's overall profit.
The company became a subsidiary of a major electronics maker.
They decided to establish a subsidiary overseas.
They acquired the company and turned it into a subsidiary.