Translation guide
In Japanese, job titles are expressed differently depending on context: introducing oneself, referring to others, or in formal documents. The most common pattern is [organization]の[role]です.
To state your own or someone else's job title in a neutral or polite way.
The standard pattern for stating a job title. Use です for polite speech. For 'I am a teacher at ABC School', say ABC学校の教師です.
I am an engineer at ABC Corporation.
He is a professor at the University of Tokyo.
A slightly more conversational way to say what you do. Literally 'I am doing the role of...'. Often used when the organization is already known.
I'm currently working as a manager.
Literally 'title' as in a formal designation. Used when asking 'What is your official title?' but not for self-introduction.
To inquire about a person's position or role in a company.
Polite and common way to ask 'What is your job?'. Can be used in most situations.
What is your job?
More formal and respectful. Suitable for business settings or when speaking to someone of higher status.
Specifically asks for 'position' or 'title' within an organization. More direct and used in formal contexts.
What is your new title/position?
To read or write a job title in a formal, often written context.
The direct translation 'ジョブタイトル' is not commonly used in natural Japanese. Use 役職名 or 肩書き for formal titles, or simply describe the role with [organization]の[role]です.
When stating your own job title, you can often omit 私は (I) if the context is clear. For example, simply saying 'ABCの田中です。エンジニアです。' is natural.
彼の肩書きは何ですか？
What is his official title?
What kind of work do you do, Mr. Tanaka?
職位に応じて給与が決まります。
Salary is determined according to job rank.