Japanese word

アシスタント

Pronunciation

Romajiashisutanto

Meaning

  • nounassistant

Example

このアシスタントは質問にすぐ答えます。ko no a shi su ta n to wa shitsu mon ni su gu kota e ma su

This assistant answers questions right away.

Illustration for アシスタント (assistant)

More examples

私は旅行の計画をアシスタントに任せています。watashi wa ryo kō no kei kaku o a shi su ta n to ni maka se te i ma su

I leave the travel planning to my assistant.

Core concept

Describes a person or tool that works alongside someone else by handling tasks and providing practical support.

Common phrases

  • アシスタントに任せるa shi su ta n to ni maka se ru

    leave it to an assistant

  • 個人アシスタントko jin a shi su ta n to

    personal assistant

  • アシスタントを務めるa shi su ta n to o tsuto me ru

    serve as an assistant

  • アシスタントを雇うa shi su ta n to o yato u

    hire an assistant

Similar words

助手joshu: A person who helps another person with professional, academic, or practical tasks.
補佐役hosayaku: A person who supports someone in charge by taking care of related tasks.
補助者hojosha: A person who provides help with tasks without being primarily responsible for them.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や活動を補助し、求められた作業を手伝う人や機器など。shi goto ya katsu dō o ho jo shi moto me ra re ta sa gyō o te tsuda u hito ya ki ki na do

Word origin

アシスタント (ashisutanto) is borrowed from English assistant, which comes through French from Latin assistere, "to stand beside".

Usage tips

  • In English, assistant appears in titles such as teaching assistant and executive assistant, marking a supporting role rather than the person in charge.

Other meanings

  • aidenoun

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