位置
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 位置
1
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
place; position; location
Examples
彼の事務所は町の中心部に位置している。
His office is located in the center of the town.
私はパレードが見えるいい位置にいた。
I was in a good position to see the parade.
2
position; standing; status; situation
Examples
その位置に誰を選ぶか考えがありますか。
Do you have any idea who we should single out for the position?
Kanji in this Word
位
7 strokes
Frequency: 276
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
rank
grade
throne
crown
about
some
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くらい
ぐらい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぞき
置
13 strokes
Frequency: 277
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
placement
put
set
deposit
leave behind
keep
employ
pawn
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.く
-お.き
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おき
おけ
き
地
6 strokes
Frequency: 40
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
ground
earth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チ
ジ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
どま
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