位
N3くらい
[kurai]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
throne; crown; (nobleman's) seat
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
government position; court rank
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
social standing; rank; class; echelon; rung
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
grade (of quality, etc.); level; tier; rank
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
position of a figure (e.g. tens, thousands); digit; (decimal) place
Example Sentences
新しい王が位に就いた。
The new king ascended the throne.
彼女はクラスで一位になったよ。
She became first in the class.
位を退いた後も影響力を持ち続けていた。
Even after abdicating the throne, he continued to hold influence.