Word details

位置

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 位置.

Dictionary

Entry

位置位地NounFreq #1036
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?

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rank, grade, throne, crown, about, some

7 strokesFrequency 276JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

くらいぐらい

Nanori

ぞき

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

13 strokesFrequency 277JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

お.く-お.き

Nanori

おきおけ

ground, earth

6 strokesFrequency 40JLPT N3Grade 2

On

Nanori

どま

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