持(も)ち場(ば)

もちば
noun
post, station, assigned position
1. post, station, assigned position
The place or area where one is assigned to work or stand guard. Also refers to one's area of responsibility.
持(も)ち場(ば)に戻(もど)る。
Return to your post.
各自(かくじ)持(も)ち場(ば)で頑張(がんば)ろう。
Let's each do our best at our own posts.
緊急(きんきゅう)事態(じたい)でも、持(も)ち場(ば)を離(はな)れてはいけない。
Even in an emergency, you must not leave your post.

持(も)ち場(ば) refers to one's assigned position or area of responsibility.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 持(も)ち場(ば)を守(まも)る (stay at one's post)
  • 持(も)ち場(ば)に戻(もど)る (return to one's post)
  • 持(も)ち場(ば)を離(はな)れる (leave one's post)
  • 各自(かくじ)の持(も)ち場(ば) (each person's position)

USAGE NOTE: Often used in workplace, military, or event contexts where people have assigned positions.

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Added 2026.2.1 16:48
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