Japanese word

ポジション

Pronunciation

Romajipojishon

Meaning

  • nounposition

Example

私は会社で新しいポジションに就きました。watashi wa gai sha de atara shi i po ji sho n ni tsu ki ma shi ta

I took a new position at the company.

Illustration for ポジション (position)

More examples

新しいポジションに応募する前に、仕事内容を確認します。atara shi i po ji sho n ni ō bo su ru mae ni shi goto nai yō o kaku nin shi ma su

Before applying for the new position, I check the job duties.

Core concept

Centers on the place or function assigned to someone within a larger activity or structure.

Common phrases

  • 重要なポジションjū yō na po ji sho n

    important position

  • ポジションに就くpo ji sho n ni zu ku

    take a position

  • 空いているポジションa i te i ru po ji sho n

    open position

Similar words

役割yakuwari: The function or part that a person is expected to fulfill in a group or activity.
役職yakushoku: A formal job title or office held within an organization.
職位shokui: A person's formal rank or level within an organization.

Definition in Japanese

組織や仕事の中で担う役割や任される立場。so shiki ya shi goto no naka de nina u yaku wari ya maka sa re ru tachi ba

Word origin

ポジション (pojishon) is a loanword from English position, which comes from Latin positio, meaning "placement" or "position."

Usage tips

  • The Japanese loanword ポジション (pojishon) often marks a person's role in a company, while English position also commonly means a physical location.

Other meanings

  • rolenoun

Word lists with this word