Translation guide
The act of putting something in a particular position, or the state of being positioned. This guide covers how to express 'placement' in Japanese, from physical arrangement to job assignments.
Expressing the act of putting an object in a specific location or position.
Refers to the arrangement or layout of objects, furniture, personnel, etc. Often used for systematic placement.
I changed the placement of the furniture.
The placement of the desks is bad.
Installation or setting up of equipment, machines, or facilities. Emphasizes the act of putting something in place for use.
The placement (installation) of the air conditioner is complete.
The act of placing something. A more general, everyday expression using the verb 置く (to put/place).
Placing a book on the desk.
Installation or fitting of heavy equipment or fixtures. Often used for permanent placement.
The placement (installation) of the machine is finished.
Referring to the assignment of people to positions, jobs, or roles.
Used for personnel placement, staffing, or deployment. Same word as physical arrangement but context makes it clear.
The placement of new employees has been decided.
Appropriate placement of personnel is necessary.
Assignment to a specific department or team. Commonly used in companies and organizations.
Appointment to a position or role. More formal, often used for official positions.
Describing where something or someone ranks in a list, competition, or hierarchy.
Ranking or standing. Used for placement in competitions, tests, etc.
His placement (ranking) was 3rd place.
Position or location. Can be used abstractly for placement in a hierarchy or sequence.
Rating or grading. Used for placement in a quality or credit ranking.
The act of placing an order for goods or services.
配置 (はいち) is for arranging multiple items or people in a layout. 設置 (せっち) is for installing equipment or facilities. 据え付け (すえつけ) is for heavy, permanent installation like machinery.
Arrange the office layout.
Install a security camera.
Install a large printer.
English 'placement' is often translated as 配置, but in many contexts a more specific word is better. For example, 'job placement' is 就職 (しゅうしょく) or 配属 (はいぞく), not just 配置. Always consider the specific situation.
The placement of the vase on the table was perfect.
Student placement in classes is based on test scores.
営業部に配属された。
I was placed in the sales department.
彼は部長に任命された。
He was appointed (placed) as department head.
Confirm one's placement (position) within the company.
その会社の格付けはAAAだ。
The company's placement (rating) is AAA.
The processing of the order placement is delayed.
部品を発注した。
We placed an order for parts.