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[て(手)·した(下)]
teshita
noun

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[て(手)·か(下)]
teka
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English Meaning(s) for 手下

noun
  1. subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
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Definition and Synonyms for 手下

Follower a person who accepts the leadership of another
Synonyms: 信仰者, 信奉者, 信徒, 信者, 子分, 宗徒, 手下, 教徒, 追従者, 追従者, 追随者
Underling an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Synonyms: ふんどしかつぎ, 三下, 下人, 下働き, 下回り, 下回る, 下役, 下っ端, 子分, 手下, 部下, 配下, 隷下, 雑兵, 麾下

Meanings for each kanji in 手下

» hand
» below; down; descend; give; low; inferior

Categories 手下 is a member of

Individual a human being
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Assistant a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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