部下

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 部下の意見をよく聞きます。▶ —
   I listen carefully to my subordinates' opinions.
2. 課長には三人の部下がいます。▶ —
   The section chief has three subordinates.

Collocations

Mnemonic

部下 buka — 部 (a section, a group) + 下 (below). The person below oneself within a section — a subordinate. The counterpart of 上司 (boss). 部 is the same kanji as in K-71's 部分 — the one 部 branching into "part" and "department."

Quick check

1. Which K-71 word shares the kanji 部 with 部下?

   • 部分 (bubun, part)
   • 全体 (zentai, the whole)
   • 内容 (naiyou, content)
   • 違い (chigai, difference)