配下(はいか)

はいか
noun
subordinate; follower; under one's command
formalsociety
1. subordinate; follower; person under one's command
A person who serves under someone else's authority or command. Also used to describe the state of being under someone's control.
将軍(しょうぐん)の配下(はいか)に多(おお)くの武士(ぶし)がいた。
Many warriors served under the shogun.
彼(かれ)は組織(そしき)の配下(はいか)に置(お)かれた。
He was placed under the organization's control.
社長(しゃちょう)の直接(ちょくせつ)の配下(はいか)にある精鋭(せいえい)チームが、今回(こんかい)のプロジェクトを担当(たんとう)する。
The elite team directly under the president's command will handle this project.

Describes someone under another's authority, or the state of being under someone's control. Has a formal, somewhat hierarchical tone.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 配下(はいか): subordinate (formal, emphasizes hierarchical position)
  • 部下(ぶか): subordinate (standard business/workplace term)
  • 手下(てした): underling (more negative, gang/criminal nuance)
  • 家来(けらい): retainer (historical, feudal context)

Related Words

Synonym: 部下(ぶか) (standard, workplace)
Synonym: 手下(てした) (underling (negative))
Synonym: 家来(けらい) (retainer (historical))
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Added 2026.3.1 21:16 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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