English–Japanese
“close aide” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisokkin
Example
社長の側近が会議に出ます。sha chō no sok kin ga kai gi ni de ma su
The company president's close aide attends the meeting.
How to say “close aide” in Japanese
“Close aide” in Japanese is 側近 (sokkin).
Refers to someone who remains near a leader and handles advice or support as part of the leader's inner circle.
Example sentences with 側近
新しい政策について、首相の側近が記者団に説明します。atara shi i sei saku ni tsu i te shu shō no sok kin ga ki sha dan ni setsu mei shi ma su
The prime minister's close aide explains the new policy to the press.
Tips for using 側近
- 側近 (sokkin) is common in Japanese reporting about leaders, and its sense of an inner-circle aide is stronger than the simple idea of a nearby coworker.