Japanese word

役職

Pronunciation

Romajiyakushoku

Meaning

  • nounposition

Example

その役職には大きな責任があります。so no yaku shoku ni wa ō ki na seki nin ga a ri ma su

That position comes with great responsibility.

Illustration for 役職 (position)

More examples

彼女は三十代で重要な役職に就きました。kano jo wa san jū dai de jū yō na yaku shoku ni tsu ki ma shi ta

She took on an important position in her thirties.

Core concept

Refers to a formal role in an organization, especially one defined by authority, duties, or rank.

Common phrases

  • 役職に就くyaku shoku ni tsu ku

    take a position

  • 役職を退くyaku shoku o shirizo ku

    step down from a position

  • 役職を兼ねるyaku shoku o ka ne ru

    hold multiple positions

Similar words

職位shokui: A formal job rank or role within an organization.
肩書きkatagaki: A title that states a person's role or rank in an organization.
ポストposuto: A specific job or office held within an organization.

Definition in Japanese

組織や集団の中で、責任や権限を伴って担う正式な立場。so shiki ya shū dan no naka de seki nin ya ken gen o tomona tte nina u sei shiki na tachi ba

Word origin

役職 (yakushoku) combines 役 (yaku, "role or duty") and 職 (shoku, "work or office"), forming a word for an official position.

Usage tips

  • In workplace English, position is broader than 役職 (yakushoku) because it can mean any job, while 役職 usually suggests a formal title or rank within an organization.

Other meanings

  • job titlenoun

Related words

  • 役職者yakushokushaofficeholdernoun

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