Japanese

ちい
Meaning: status; position; standing
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
位

Example sentences

He holds a high position in the company.
彼は長年の努力を積み上げて、今の地位を築いた。
He built his current position by accumulating years of effort.
彼は社会の底辺から這い上がって、今の地位を築いた。
He rose from the bottom of society and built his current position.
彼は実力で社長の地位までのし上がった。
He rose to the position of president through his own ability.
彼は苦労をかさねて、今の地位を築いた。
He piled up hardships and built his current position.
彼は地位を振りかざして、部下たちに威張り散らしている。
He flaunts his position and bosses his subordinates around.
彼女はついに、最高経営責任者の地位まで登り詰めた
She finally reached the position of CEO.
日本国憲法第一条は、天皇の地位を定めています。
Article 1 of the Constitution of Japan defines the status of the Emperor.
彼は政府で枢要な地位にある。
He is in a pivotal position in the government.
彼は同僚の讒にあって、地位を追われた。
He was driven from his position due to a colleague's slander.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person's social or professional rank within a group.

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