ポジション
Meanings
1
Broadly used like English 'position': job title, role, physical location, stance, or situation. Common in business, sports, and everyday contexts.
He holds an important position in the company.
In soccer, it's important to keep your position.
Usage patterns
- ポジションを取るto take up a position (in sports, finance, or an argument)
He took the forward position.
- 〈人〉が〈場所〉でポジションに就くto take up a post/position (at a company, team, etc.)
He took up the department head position at headquarters.
- ポジションを守るto hold/defend one's position
He held onto the goalkeeper position until the end.
- ポジションが上がるto move up to a higher position or rank
He got promoted and his position at the company went up.