just a small official

language: ja

definitions

  1. A person holding a minor or low-ranking position in an organization, government, or administration.
    ja: 下級役人
  2. A way to describe oneself as having little influence or authority, often used to express modesty or to deflect responsibility.
    ja: 権限のなさを強調

examples

  1. He didn't have the power to sign the decree; he was just a small official.

    彼は法令に署名する権限を持っていなかった。彼はただの下級役人に過ぎなかった。

  2. Don't ask me to change the rules; I'm just a small official here.

    私に規則を変えるよう頼まないでください。私はここではただの下級役人に過ぎません。