He serves as an assistant to the manager.
佐
assistant, help
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
7 strokes
Radical
人部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
サ
Nanori (Name Reading)
すけ, たすく, よし
Common Readings
サ
Example sentences
The colonel ordered strict training for his subordinates.
The major quietly told the unit about the change in the operation.
The lieutenant colonel led the unit toward the disaster-stricken area.
The aide reviewed the necessary documents before the meeting.
My grandfather visited Tosa and enjoyed the local bonito dishes.
Example Vocabulary
補佐
assistance; aide; assistant
大佐
colonel; captain (navy)
少佐
major; a military officer rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel
中佐
lieutenant colonel
補佐官
aide; adviser; assistant official
補佐役
土佐
Tosa; a historical province in what is now Kōchi Prefecture
佐渡
佐賀
三佐
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