役職|やくしょくyakushoku[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounpost; official position
- nounmanagerial position; executive position
- SynonymポストNeutralA loanword for a post or slot, as in 「重要なポスト」. 「役職」 is the duty one holds in an organization, especially a managerial one.
- Synonym地位ちいNeutralCovers social standing or status — a much broader range. 「役職」 is a concrete post held within an organization.
- SynonymポジションNeutralA loanword for position: a physical spot, a job slot, or a place in sports. 「役職」 is a post or duty within an organization.
- Related立場たちばNeutralMeans one's standpoint or situation, as in 「難しい立場」. 「役職」 is a concrete managerial post in an organization.
Use 「役職」 for a post one holds in an organization, especially managerial posts such as department or section head, as in 「役職に就く」. For a post or slot choose 「ポスト」, for social standing 「地位」, and for one's standpoint or situation 「立場」.
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