肩書き

かたがき

title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree

common word Also written 肩書

Meaning

n
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank

Example sentences

彼らは私を博士という肩書きで呼んだ。

They addressed me as doctor.
彼の公式の肩書きは環境庁長官です。

His official title is Director-General of the Environment Agency.
肩書きが偉くても地位が高いとは限らない。

A big title does not necessarily mean a high position.