部下ぶか (buka)

subordinate person

  • JLPT N1
  • noun
  • Pitch 1
  • #4941 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

部下 (ぶか, buka) is a JLPT N1 noun meaning “subordinate person”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

かれ優秀ゆうしゅう部下ぶかをもっているわね。

He has great subordinates, doesn't he?

帰ってる途中で部下に会った。

I ran into a coworker on my way home.

かれわたし部下ぶかだ。

He works under me.

部下ぶかてき寝返ねがえった

The subordinate betrayed his/her ally to the enemy.