Korean word

보직

Pronunciation

Romanizationpojik

Meaning

  • nounposition

Example

그는 팀에서 보직을 맡았다.keu neun ti me seo po ji geul ma tat tta

He took on a position on the team.

Illustration for 보직 (position)

More examples

그는 회사에서 새로운 보직에 임명되었다.keu neun hoe sa e seo sae ro un po ji ge im myeong doe eot tta

He was appointed to a new position at the company.

Core concept

A designated slot in an organization, carrying a particular bundle of work and responsibility.

Common phrases

  • 보직에 임명되다po ji ge im myeong doe da

    be appointed to a position

  • 보직을 수행하다po ji geul su haeng ha da

    serve in a position

Similar words

직무chingmu: The defined duties that come with a particular job.
역할yeokal: A contribution made by a person or thing in a group or situation.
담당tamdang: The person or office that manages a particular area of work.
업무eommu: The official work carried out for an organization or company.

Definition in Korean

보직은 조직 안에서 일정한 업무와 책임을 맡도록 배정된 자리나 직무이다.po ji geun cho jik a ne seo il jeong han eom mu wa chae gi meul mat tto rok pae jeong doen cha ri na ching mu i da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning to fill or supplement and an official post, reflecting a role assigned within an organization.

Usage tips

  • English position also covers a physical place and a stated opinion, but this Korean noun points to a work assignment, so organizational context matters.

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