“Right-hand man” in Japanese
Short answer
Right-hand man in Japanese is “女房役” (nyoubouyaku). Full meaning: assistant, right-hand man, subordinate.
Other ways to say “Right-hand man” in Japanese
右腕
uwan right arm; right-hand man, right hand, right-hand person; right-handed pitcher
腹心の部下
fukushinnobuka henchman, right-hand man, trusted confidant, inner circle
懐刀
futokorogatana dagger, stiletto; confidant, right-hand man
みぎうで
migiude right arm; right-hand man, right hand, right-hand person; right-handed pitcher
懐ろ刀
futokorogatana dagger, stiletto; confidant, right-hand man
ふところ刀
futokorogatana dagger, stiletto; confidant, right-hand man
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