Translation guide
The English word 'post' has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: a job position, a physical pole, putting something up (like on a wall or online), and mail. Each meaning uses different Japanese words.
A job, position, or role in an organization.
General term for a post or position within a company or organization. Suitable for formal contexts.
彼は新しい役職に就いた。
He took up a new post.
Loanword from English, commonly used in business contexts for a position or role.
彼は重要なポストを任されている。
He is entrusted with an important post.
Refers to one's standing or rank, often used for high-level positions.
彼は会社で高い地位にいる。
He holds a high post in the company.
A long piece of wood, metal, etc. set upright in the ground.
General word for a pillar, post, or column. Used for structural supports.
門のそばに柱が立っている。
There is a post standing by the gate.
A stake or pile driven into the ground, often for fencing or marking.
境界を示すために杭を打った。
We drove posts to mark the boundary.
Loanword for a pole, often used for utility poles, flagpoles, etc.
To attach something to a wall, board, or similar surface so it can be seen.
To stick or paste something up, like a poster or notice. Transitive verb.
壁にポスターを貼った。
I posted a poster on the wall.
To put up a notice or announcement formally, often on a bulletin board.
結果を掲示板に掲示した。
They posted the results on the bulletin board.
To post or put up prominently, often used for notices or lists.
To publish something on the internet, such as a blog, social media, or forum.
To post or contribute content online. Used for blogs, SNS, forums.
ブログに記事を投稿した。
I posted an article on my blog.
Casual term from 'upload', often used for posting photos or videos.
写真をインスタにアップした。
I posted a photo on Instagram.
Direct loanword from English, used especially on platforms like Twitter/X.
ツイッターにポストした。
I posted on Twitter.
The system for sending letters and parcels; also a mailbox.
The postal system or mail service.
郵便で書類を送った。
I sent the documents by post.
To post a letter (put it in a mailbox). Formal.
書類を投函した。
I posted the documents.
ポスト can mean 'post' as in job position, mailbox, or social media post depending on context. Be careful to clarify which meaning you intend.
ポストに手紙を入れた。
I put a letter in the mailbox.
新しいポストに就いた。
I took up a new post.
The utility pole fell over.
合格者の名前が張り出された。
The names of successful candidates were posted.
A mailbox (for sending mail). Often shortened to ポスト.
手紙を郵便ポストに入れた。
I put the letter in the post box.