予備軍

Meaning

1. n
   reserves (esp. troops); reserve army
2. n
   potential members of some group (e.g. the elderly); people at risk (e.g. of a medical condition); wannabees

Example sentences

• 営業マンだって、リストラ予備軍に配属されないように必死な訳です。

  After all, even salesmen are desperate to avoid being targeted for downsizing.

• トムって、糖尿病予備軍なのよ。

  Tom is prediabetic.