1.
standpoint, position, point of view
The perspective from which one views or judges things; one's role or situation.
2.
situation, predicament
The circumstances or position one finds oneself in, especially regarding responsibility or social role.
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)
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