Offsider/アシスタント
| Pronunciation | /ˈɒfˌsaɪ.də/ (オフサイダー) |
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| Part of Speech | Noun |
| English Definition |
A helper, assistant, or sidekick who works alongside someone else. |
| Japanese Translation |
相棒、助手 |
| Japanese Explanation |
誰かの隣で働く助手や相棒を指す言葉。 |
Origin
Originally referred to the assistant positioned 'off side' of a bullock team driver; extended to mean any helper/companion.
Related Words
Offsider
Australian English
An assistant or a helper. It can also be used to describe a very close friend.
日本語
１） アシスタント。補助員。お手伝いする人。ヘルパー。
２） とても仲がいい友達のこと。
Plain English
1) A helper, assistant.
2) A very close friend.
| 豪 | 日 | 米 |
| The sparky and his offsider fixed the electrical circuit right away. | 電気屋さんと彼のアシスタントがあっという間に電気系統を修理した。 | The electrician and his assistant fixed the electrical circuit in no time. |
| Bruce and his offsider watched the footy together. | ブルースは、友達と一緒にフートボール試合を見た。 | Bruce and his buddy watched the football game together. |