要職 (youshoku) Japanese meaning: important post | KotomoraHe assumed an important post in the company.
People in key positions attended the meeting.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が要職に就くfor someone to take up an important post
He is scheduled to take up an important post at the company next month.
要職を務めるto serve in an important post
She has served in an important government post for many years.
要職にあるto hold (be in) an important post
He still holds an important post in the industry.
要職から退くto step down from an important post
He stepped down from his important post for health reasons.