- one's superior; higher-up; boss; senior
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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One of the reasons some workers hesitate to use their paid holidays is that they fear unfavorable reactions from their colleagues or superiors.
Even if you boss attacks you and tells you to go away, you should make your point.
The chief clerk is not a hardworking man, but gets ahead rapidly because he knows how to curry favor with his superiors.
The obsequious waiter is usually assigned the best table because he always curries favor with his manager and superiors.