空くう位い

noun

vacant post; vacancy

Refers to an unfilled position, especially in an organization or official context.

• 社しゃ長ちょうの空くう位いを埋うめるために、新あたらしい候こう補ほ者しゃを探さがしている。

  We are looking for a new candidate to fill the vacant president position.

noun

post in name only; nominal position

Describes a position that exists on paper but has no real authority or duties; often used in political or organizational contexts.

• 彼かれは空くう位いの会かい長ちょうに過すぎず、実じっ権けんはない。

  He is merely the nominal chairman and has no real power.