Japanese

やくしょく
Meaning: official position; post; managerial position
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

役
職

Example sentences

He has just taken on a new post.
彼にはその役職が似つかわしい。
That position is suitable for him.
今の私には、この不相応な役職は荷が重すぎます。
This inappropriate position is too much of a burden for me right now.
彼は何年も同じ役職のままで、どうもうだつが上がらない。
He has been in the same position for years and just can't seem to get ahead.
弾左衛門は江戸時代の役職です。
Danzaemon is an official position from the Edo period.
昔の右兵衛は重要な役職だった
The right imperial guard was an important position in the past.
名ばかりの役職に就いても、実力が伴わなければ陶犬瓦鶏に過ぎない。
Even if one takes a position in name only, if they don't have the actual ability, it's nothing more than a 'ceramic dog and tile rooster'.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific role or rank within an organization, especially a position of responsibility or management.

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