位 Kanji – rank
The Japanese kanji 位 can mean rank, grade, throne, crown, about, some.
Meaning and Readings
How is 位 read?
位 has the onyomi reading イ and the kunyomi readings くらい, ぐらい.
In romaji, these readings can be written as i, kurai, gurai.
Common Japanese Words Using 位
These common Japanese words contain 位. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- どの位（どのくらい） — how long, how far, how much
- 位（くらい） — throne, crown, (nobleman's) seat
- 位置付け（いちづけ） — placement, fixed position, mapping out, location
- 一位（いちい） — first place, first rank
- 王位（おうい） — the throne, the crown
- 下位（かい） — low rank, lower position, subordinate position, lower order (e.g. byte)
- 各位（かくい） — everyone, each and every one (of you), ladies and gentlemen
- 学位（がくい） — (academic) degree
- 皇位（こうい） — imperial throne
- 高位（こうい） — dignity, eminent, high ranking