English–Japanese
“subordinate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimeshita
Example
私は目下の人にも丁寧に話します。watashi wa me shita no hito ni mo tei nei ni hana shi ma su
I speak politely to my subordinates as well.
How to say “subordinate” in Japanese
“Subordinate” in Japanese is 目下 (meshita).
Describes a person placed lower than another in a social or organizational hierarchy.
Example sentences with 目下
部長は目下の意見にも耳を傾けます。bu chō wa me shita no i ken ni mo mimi o katamu ke ma su
The department manager also listens to the opinions of subordinates.
Tips for using 目下
- The noun subordinate often appears in formal workplace or organizational language, so it can sound more hierarchical than an ordinary reference to a colleague.