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.
Describing where something is normally placed or stored.
Referring to a standard bodily position, such as in sports or meditation.
He got a regular position.
Means 'fixed position' or 'regular spot'. Can be used for a person's usual place in a team or lineup.
His regular position is shortstop.
Loanword from English 'regular'. Commonly used in sports and entertainment for a regular member or starting position.
He secured a regular position.
Please put it back in its regular position after use.
Means 'the usual place'. More casual and common in everyday speech.
The keys are in their regular position.
Please return to the regular position.
Literally 'regular stance'. Used in formal martial arts contexts.
In kendo, the regular position (stance) is important.