VocabJLPT N2
close aide
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. close aide (of a powerful person)
  2. 2. close associate
Describes a person or group of people who are very close to someone powerful, such as an advisor or aide to a leader. Often implies privileged access and trust from that important figure.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

When I heard that "the close aides are opposed," I revised the plan.

Sentence 2

Our section chief is way too formal only around the president's close aides, don't you think?

Sentence 3

There are always close aides standing by at her side.

Sentence 4

At what point should I be consulting with the close aides?

Sentence 5

Someone in the neighborhood was making a fuss about having spotted the mayor's aide.