noun, prefix
vice-; deputy; assistant; sub-
Used as a prefix or standalone noun for a secondary, assistant, or deputy role. Common in titles like 副社長 (vice president) or 副会長 (vice chairman).
彼は副社長に昇進した。
He was promoted to vice president.
I support the team as the deputy leader.
noun
Refers to a duplicate or copy of a document, often used in administrative contexts. Less common than 写し or コピー in everyday speech.
申請書の副を保管してください。
Please keep a duplicate of the application form.
noun
adverb (abbreviation)
Abbreviation of 副詞 (adverb), used as a dictionary tag or in linguistic contexts. Not used in ordinary conversation.
See also: 副詞
辞書では「副」は副詞を表す記号として使われる。
In dictionaries, '副' is used as a symbol to indicate an adverb.