股こ肱こう

noun

right-hand man; trusted henchman

Literary term for a highly trusted subordinate or close aide, often in political or organizational contexts. Conveys deep reliance, similar to 'right-hand man'.

• 彼かれは社しゃ長ちょうの股こ肱こうとして会かい社しゃを支ささえてきた。

  He has supported the company as the president's right-hand man.

• 将しょう軍ぐんは股こ肱こうの臣しんを集あつめて作さく戦せんを練ねった。

  The general gathered his trusted retainers and devised a strategy.