VocabJLPT N1
Subsidiary
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. subsidiary (company)
  2. 2. Subsidiary
This word refers to a subsidiary company, one that is owned or controlled by a larger parent company. It is a common business term used when discussing corporate structure and the relationship between companies.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even if you're the parent company, you should still respect the subsidiary's voice.

Sentence 2

Our subsidiary has really been pouring resources into hiring lately.

Sentence 3

The subsidiary's logo did get a refresh, didn't it!

Sentence 4

So what's actually the difference between a subsidiary and a parent company?

Sentence 5

I think people at the subsidiary would be hurt if they heard you say that.