WORD DETAIL
肩書き
かたがき
Examples
Included kanji
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.

