Vocabulary

What does 側近 (そっきん, sokkin) mean?

側近 (そっきん, sokkin) means close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage.

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Readingそっきん
Romajisokkin
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そっきん
sokkin

close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage

  1. 1noun close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage

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