1.
standpoint, position, point of view
The perspective from which one views or judges things; one's role or situation.
相手の立場に立って考える。
To think from the other person's standpoint.
それぞれの立場から意見を出した。
Everyone gave opinions from their own standpoint.
消費者の立場で考えることが大事だ。
It is important to think from the consumer's standpoint.
2.
situation, predicament
The circumstances or position one finds oneself in, especially regarding responsibility or social role.
私の立場も分かってください。
Please understand my position as well.
立場上、言えないことがある。
Due to my position, there are things I cannot say.
立場上 = due to one's position
部長という立場から、責任を取らなければならない。
As department head, I have to take responsibility.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 立場に立つ (to stand in someone's position)
- 立場を考える (to consider one's position)
- 立場が悪い (to be in an awkward position)
- 立場上 (due to one's position)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 相手の立場に立つ (to put oneself in someone else's shoes)
- 立場が逆転する (for positions to be reversed)
- 立場を利用する (to take advantage of one's position)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 立場: Position, standpoint (personal perspective)
- 観点: Viewpoint (more analytical)
- 地位: Status, rank (social hierarchy)
Related Words
Related:
地位 (status, position)