Translation guide
Describes a standard, usual, or fixed position, often in employment, sports, or physical arrangement. Japanese expressions vary by context.
Referring to a person's normal job, post, or role in an organization.
Literally 'regular employment/position'. Used for official, full-time positions.
彼は正規の職に就いた。
He got a regular position.
Describing where something is normally placed or stored.
The most natural way to say 'regular position' for objects. Implies a designated spot.
Referring to a standard bodily position, such as in sports or meditation.
Means 'basic posture'. Used in martial arts, yoga, etc.
基本の姿勢に戻ってください。
Please return to the regular position.
Means 'fixed position' or 'regular spot'. Can be used for a person's usual place in a team or lineup.
彼の定位置はショートだ。
His regular position is shortstop.
Loanword from English 'regular'. Commonly used in sports and entertainment for a regular member or starting position.
彼はレギュラーの座を獲得した。
He secured a regular position.
使ったら定位置に戻してください。
Please put it back in its regular position after use.
Means 'the usual place'. More casual and common in everyday speech.
鍵はいつもの場所にあるよ。
The keys are in their regular position.
Literally 'regular stance'. Used in formal martial arts contexts.
剣道では正規の構えが重要だ。
In kendo, the regular position (stance) is important.