noun
inability to live up to one's rank; out of one's league
Describes a person who holds a title or position but lacks the ability, dignity, or resources to fulfill it properly. Often used in critical or self-deprecating contexts.
彼は部長になったが、仕事ができず位倒れだと言われている。
He became department head, but people say he's an '位倒れ' because he can't do the job.
こんな高級車を買っても、維持費が払えなければ位倒れだ。
Even if you buy such a luxury car, it's '位倒れ' if you can't afford the upkeep.