VocabJLPT N3
assistant
NounPrefix

Definitions

  1. 1. assistant
  2. 2. associate
  3. 3. duplicate
  4. 4. adverb
A prefix meaning "deputy," "vice-," or "secondary," used to indicate a role or position that is second in rank to the main one. For example, it appears in titles like vice-president or assistant manager.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He supports the company as vice president.

Sentence 2

"I've been asked to serve as vice chairman," he said.

Sentence 3

I'm worried about side effects.

Sentence 4

I was told, "Please ask the deputy manager."

Sentence 5

"This is a secondary matter," came the explanation.