側近

そっきん

Meanings

1. Noun close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer

Kanji

• 側 side. Read as ソク.
• 近 near. Read as キン.

Example sentences

• その独裁者は側近たち全員の絶対的な忠誠を受けた。
  The dictator had the absolute loyalty of all his aides.

Common phrases

• 側近で固める

Words containing 側近

• 側近者 (そっきんしゃ) close associate
• 側近政治 (そっきんせいじ) administration by close advisers

Word lists

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