Japanese word

補佐

Pronunciation

Romajihosa

Meaning

  • nounaide

Example

彼女は市長の補佐です。kano jo wa shi chō no ho sa de su

She is the mayor's aide.

Illustration for 補佐 (aide)

More examples

会議では、彼が議長の補佐を務めます。kai gi de wa kare ga gi chō no ho sa o tsuto me ma su

At the meeting, he will serve as the chairperson's aide.

Core concept

Describes a person who supports someone in an official role by helping with that person's duties.

Common phrases

  • 補佐を務めるho sa o tsuto me ru

    serve as an aide

  • 議長の補佐gi chō no ho sa

    the chairperson's aide

Similar words

助手joshu: A person who helps with another person's work, especially in a professional or academic setting.
アシスタントashisutanto: A person employed to help with another person's work or activities.
右腕migiude: A trusted key assistant who plays an important role in supporting someone's work.

Definition in Japanese

役職にある人の仕事を助ける人。yaku shoku ni a ru hito no shi goto o tasu ke ru hito

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 補佐 (hosa) combines 補 (ho, "supplement") and 佐 (sa, "assist"), expressing support through added help.

Usage tips

  • In English news reports, aide often appears in phrases such as a presidential aide or a campaign aide, meaning a staff member in a supporting role rather than a personal friend.

Other meanings

  • assistancenoun

Related words

  • 補佐官hosakanaidenoun

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