“Subordinate” in Japanese
Short answer
Subordinate in Japanese is “目下” (meshita). Full meaning: subordinate, subordinates, inferior, inferiors, junior; at present, now.
Other ways to say “Subordinate” in Japanese
従
ju subordinate, secondary, junior, incidental
手下
teka subordinate, underling, henchman, minion
従的
juuteki subordinate, secondary
従たる
juutaru subordinate, secondary, junior, incidental, accessory
組み下
kumishita subordinate (member of a group)
従属的
juuzokuteki subordinate, dependent, subsidiary, subservient
隷属的
reizokuteki subordinate, dependent, vassal
下回り
shitamawari subordinate work, menial service, subordinate, underling, servant, maid; actor with a minor part (in kabuki, etc.); underside (of a car)
隷属
reizoku subordination, servitude, servility, vassalage, slavery; subordinate, underling
下部
shimobe lower part, substructure; subordinate (office), good and faithful servant
もっか
mokka subordinate, subordinates, inferior, inferiors, junior; at present, now
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