部下 (ぶか, buka) Japanese meaning: subordinate | Kotomora恵
まれ
て
いる
。
He is blessed with capable subordinates.
You should also listen to the opinions of your staff.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が部下を持つto have subordinates (under one's supervision)
He has ten subordinates under him.
部下に〈事〉を指示するto instruct one's subordinates to do something
The section chief instructed his subordinates on the new task.
部下を指導するto guide or train one's subordinates
She carefully trains her new subordinates.
部下の相談に乗るto listen to and advise a subordinate on their concerns
My boss listened to my concerns as a subordinate.
Expressions
腹心の部下trusted subordinate; right-hand man; henchman
首長
部下 means a subordinate who serves under someone, the opposite role from 首長, the leader or head.
部下 means 'subordinate', the opposite role to 長 (おさ), who is the one in charge.
部下 refers to a subordinate who takes orders, the opposite role in a hierarchy from the 首領 who gives them.
部下 means a subordinate, the direct opposite of ボス, the person in charge.
部下 refers to a subordinate who takes orders, the opposite of a 司令官 who gives them.
