How to say 'Position' in Japanese | 位置

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The Japanese word for Position is 'Ichi', written as 位置 in Japanese.'Position' in hiragana is いち.

word

位置

Meaning

Position

Reading

いち

ichi

Kanji

位Rank 置Put

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '位置 (いち)' means 'position'. It refers to the place or location of something in space or in a particular arrangement. It can also refer to one's status or role in a group or organization. For example: the position of the chair「椅子の位置」(いすのいち). His position in the company is high「彼の会社での位置は高い」(かれのかいしゃでのいちはたかい). This word is often used in contexts involving physical placement, ranking, or situational status.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1647

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 位置

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

位

Meaning

Rank

kanji

置

Meaning

Put

Words Related to 位置 Through the Kanji 位

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 位 as well.

word

単位

Meaning

Unit

word

地位

Meaning

Status

word

位

Meaning

Rank, About

word

上位

Meaning

Higher rank, Superior position

word

優位

Meaning

Superiority

word

順位

Meaning

Rank

Words Related to 位置 Through the Kanji 置

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 置 as well.

word

置く

Meaning

Put

word

装置

Meaning

Device

word

配置

Meaning

Arrangement, Placement

word

設置

Meaning

Installation

word

放置

Meaning

Neglect

word

処置

Meaning

Measure

word

措置

Meaning

Measure

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What does 'Ichi' (位置) mean?

'Ichi' means 'Position' .

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