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肩書き

かたがき

N2title · position

Examples

名刺には名前と肩書きが印刷されている。

彼は肩書きに関係なく全員の意見を聞いた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 肩書き(かたがき) means a title or social position presented with a person's name.
  • Basic usage: Use it for a title on a business card or treatment based on someone's position.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A title versus the work itself
    • 肩書き focuses on a label for a position, such as department manager.
    • 仕事内容 focuses on what someone actually does in their job.

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