末まっ端たん

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

end; tip; terminal

Refers to the physical end or tip of something, or the furthest point of a system. Often used in compounds like 末端価格 (end-user price) or 末端消費者 (end consumer).

See also: 末端価格 · 末端消費者

• 神しん経けいの末まっ端たんが傷きずついている。

  The nerve endings are damaged.

• このパイプの末まっ端たんをふさぐ必ひつ要ようがある。

  We need to seal the end of this pipe.

noun

rank and file; lower levels of an organization

Used for the people or parts of an organization that are farthest from the center of power or decision-making. Often implies a contrast with the leadership or headquarters.

• 末まっ端たんの社しゃ員いんまで方ほう針しんを徹てっ底ていさせるのは難むずかしい。

  It's difficult to make sure the policy reaches even the rank-and-file employees.

• 末まっ端たんの声こえを経けい営えいに反はん映えいさせるべきだ。

  We should reflect the voices of the lower levels in management.