アシスタント

あしすたんと
noun
assistant
occupation
1. assistant, aide
A person who helps or supports someone in their work. Used for both professional assistants and supportive roles.
アシスタントを募集(ぼしゅう)している。
We're looking for an assistant.
監督(かんとく)のアシスタントとして働(はたら)いている。
I'm working as the director's assistant.
彼女(かのじょ)は有名(ゆうめい)な漫画家(まんがか)のアシスタントから独立(どくりつ)してデビューした。
She debuted after going independent from working as a famous manga artist's assistant.

Usage

アシスタント is used across many fields. In the manga industry, アシスタント specifically refers to assistants who help manga artists with backgrounds, screentones, and other production tasks. In TV, it often refers to on-screen co-hosts or helpers.

Common collocations

Related Words

Compare: 助手(じょしゅ) (assistant, helper)
Related: 漫画家(まんがか) (manga artist)
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