English–Japanese

“location” in Japanese

Japanese

Also地点 (chiten)

Pronunciation

Romajiichi

Example

地図で位置を確認します。chi zu de i chi o kaku nin shi ma su

I check the location on the map.

Illustration for 位置 (location)

How to say “location” in Japanese

“Location” in Japanese is 位置 (ichi). 位置 can also mean “position”.

Shows where something is situated or the place it occupies within a larger setting.

Full entry for 位置: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 位置

いすの位置を変えます。i su no i chi o ka e ma su

I change the position of the chair.

駅の位置を友達に説明します。eki no i chi o tomo dachi ni setsu mei shi ma su

I explain the location of the station to my friend.

Tips for using 位置

  • The Japanese word 位置 (ichi) usually describes a physical location or placement, while English position can also mean an opinion or a job.

Other Japanese words for “location”

今いる地点を地図で確認します。ima i ru chi ten o chi zu de kaku nin shi ma su

I check my current location on the map.

Related English words

“location” in other languages