現職
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
current position; incumbent; present post
Refers to the office or job someone currently holds, often used in political, corporate, or official contexts. Can also function as a no-adjective (e.g., 現職の大統領).
He attended the meeting as the incumbent minister.
The current president suddenly announced his resignation.
Usage patterns
- 現職の〈人〉the incumbent 〈person〉
The incumbent mayor is aiming for re-election.
- 現職を守るto defend one's incumbency
He did everything he could to defend his incumbency.
- 現職に挑むto challenge the incumbent
The newcomer candidate is challenging the incumbent.
- 現職を退くto step down from one's current post
He made up his mind to step down from his current post.