部下

buka

subordinate

部下が仕事を完了しました

My subordinate completed the work

formal

A person who is under the authority or supervision of another, typically in a workplace hierarchy

部下に報告書を提出するように指示しました

I instructed my subordinate to submit the report

In Japanese business culture, the relationship between a superior and subordinate is often formal and hierarchical

Collocations

to mentor subordinates

relationship with subordinates

Use '部下' in professional settings, but avoid it in casual conversations where 'スタッフ' or '同僚' might be more appropriate

Remember that '部下' implies a clear superior-subordinate relationship, which is important in Japanese business culture

Composed of '部' (department) and '下' (under), literally meaning 'those under a department'

In Japanese workplaces, the term carries strong hierarchical connotations. It is used in formal contexts and may be avoided in casual settings.

部

department

root

下

under

root

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