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VocabJLPT N2

(social) standing

Noun

Definitions

1. (social) standing
2. status
3. identity
4. one's circumstances

This noun refers to one's social standing, status, or rank in society. It is used to describe a person's position in a social hierarchy, such as class, occupation, or identity, and was especially important in historical Japanese contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Can someone with your standing even enter here?" the gatekeeper said.

Sentence 2

No matter how hard I work, the barriers of social standing are just so thick!

Sentence 3

"You're ordering me around with your standing?" a subordinate pushed back.

Sentence 4

"With your standing, you should carry yourself with more confidence," my sister said.

Sentence 5

When did people start measuring a person's worth by their social standing?