English–Japanese

“direct report” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibuka

Example

私には部下が三人います。watashi ni wa bu ka ga san nin i ma su

I have three direct reports.

Illustration for 部下 (direct report)

How to say “direct report” in Japanese

“Direct report” in Japanese is 部下 (buka).

Describes a person whose work is guided by someone with higher authority in a group or organization.

Full entry for 部下: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 部下

上司は部下の意見を聞いてから、仕事の方針を決めます。jō shi wa bu ka no i ken o ki i te ka ra shi goto no hō shin o ki me ma su

The boss decides how to proceed after listening to the opinions of their direct reports.

Tips for using 部下

  • Because Japanese does not mark plural nouns, 部下 (buka) can mean one or several people under a manager, depending on context.

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