Korean word

직책

Pronunciation

Romanizationchikchaek

Meaning

  • nounposition

Example

그는 회사에서 직책을 맡고 있다.keu neun hoe sa e seo chik chae geul mat kko it tta

He holds a position at the company.

Illustration for 직책 (position)

More examples

그는 새로 높은 직책에 임명되었다.keu neun sae ro no peun chik chae ge im myeong doe eot tta

He was newly appointed to a high position.

Core concept

An organizational post viewed through both its place and its assigned responsibilities.

Common phrases

  • 직책을 맡다chik chae geul mat tta

    hold a position

  • 중요한 직책chung yo han chik chaek

    important position

  • 직책을 수행하다chik chae geul su haeng ha da

    perform one's duties

Similar words

직무chingmu: The set of tasks and responsibilities connected to a particular job.
직위chigwi: An officially recognized level or place in an organizational structure.
역할yeokal: The function that someone or something fulfills in a particular situation.
책임chaegim: The obligation to manage something and accept responsibility for its outcome.

Definition in Korean

회사나 조직에서 맡은 구체적인 자리와 그에 따르는 업무·책임을 가리키는 말hoe sa na cho ji ge seo ma teun ku che jeo gin cha ri wa keu e tta reu neun eom mu chae gi meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning an official post and responsibility, which explains its focus on an assigned position and its duties.

Usage tips

  • It is especially useful for formal workplace situations because it describes an ongoing assignment rather than a temporary part in one activity.

Other meanings

  • job titlenoun
  • rolenoun

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