Meaning of Japanese Word "下役" (Shitayaku)

Kanji in this word

Related words "下"

• 下位 (kai)low rank, low order
• 下記 (kaki)the following
• 下級 (kakyu)lower class, lower grade, junior
• 下弦の月 (kagennotsuki)a waning moon
• 下降 (kako)fall, drop, descend, decline, downturn
• 下賜 (kashi)an imperial grant

Related words "役"

• 下役 (shitayaku)a subordinate position
• 主役 (shuyaku)leading part, starring role
• 兵役 (heieki)military service
• 助役 (joyaku)deputy mayor
• 労役 (roeki)labor, toil, work
• 区役所 (kuyakusho)ward office