Meaning

Primary

Assistance

Alternatives

Support, Assistant

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

A supplement of help is a form of assistance.

補佐 is a formal word for the act of providing support to a leader or person in charge. It can also refer to an official or organizational role, like 部長補佐 (an assistant general manager).

Reading

ほさ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私はトーフグ営業部の補佐として働きました。

I worked as an assistant in the Tofugu sales department.

Kanji Composition