Japanese word

位置

Pronunciation

Romajiichi

Meaning

  • nounlocation, position

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 位置を確認するi chi o kaku nin su ru

    check the location

  • 位置を示すi chi o shime su

    show the location

  • 位置を変えるi chi o ka e ru

    change the position

Similar words

場所basho: A place or area where a person or thing is situated.
所tokoro: A place where a person or thing is found or located.
地点chiten: A specific point or spot in a larger area.

Definition in Japanese

人や物などが置かれている場所。また、全体との関係で占めるところ。hito ya mono na do ga o ka re te i ru ba sho ma ta zen tai to no kan kei de shi me ru to ko ro

Word origin

位置 (ichi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 位 (i, "place or rank") and 置 (chi, "to put or place"), referring to a place that something occupies.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 位置づけichizukepositioningnoun
  • 位置付けるichitsukerupositionverb

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