役職

• Reading: やくしょく
• Romaji: yakushoku
• Kanji breakdown: 役 (yaku) — role, duty; 職 (shoku) — job, position
• Pronunciation: /ja.kɯ.ɕo.kɯ/

Meaning

Post; official position; executive role. A titled position within an organisation.

A noun referring to a titled or managerial position within a company or organisation. Encompasses positions like 部長 (department head), 課長 (section chief), and 社長 (president). Used in contexts like 役職に就く (to assume a post) and 役職を離れる (to leave a position). Distinct from 職業 (occupation/profession) which refers to one's career field.

Examples

1. 彼女は入社十年で役職に就いた。 She took on a managerial position ten years after joining the company.
2. 役職が上がるにつれて責任も重くなる。 The higher your position, the heavier the responsibilities.
3. 名刺には名前と役職が書かれている。 The business card shows the person's name and position.

Usage Guide

Context: business, workplace, career, organisations

Tone: professional

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 役 (yaku, role/duty/service) + 職 (shoku, job/position). Literally 'duty-position,' denoting a role that carries specific responsibilities and authority within an organisational hierarchy.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional