Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 下っ端(したっぱ) in Japanese

下っ端
Kana Reading
したっぱ
Romaji
shitappa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    underling; lower position


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

edge, origin, end, point, border, verge, cape

On'Yomi: タン

Kun'Yomi: はし, は, はた, -ばた, はな

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

below, down, descend, give, low, inferior

On'Yomi: カ, ゲ

Kun'Yomi: した, しも, もと, さ.げる, さ.がる, くだ.る, くだ.り, くだ.す, -くだ.す, くだ.さる, お.ろす, お.りる

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