Meaning of 肩書 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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肩書, 肩書き
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Kana Readingかたがき
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Romajikatagaki
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- title; degree; address (on letter); criminal record
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Example Sentences
肩書, 肩書き, かたがき used in context
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They addressed me as doctor.
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His official title is Director-General of the Environment Agency.
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A big title does not necessarily mean a high position.
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His official title at the company is Assistant to the President.
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あの会社はみんなお偉いさんの肩書きばかりで、船頭多くて船進まずだ。
Everybody in that company is either a vice-president or a senior vice-president; they're all chiefs and no Indians.
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