“Filling a vacancy” in Japanese
Short answer
Filling a vacancy in Japanese is “補欠” (hoketsu). Full meaning: filling a vacancy, supplementation; substitute, deputy, alternate, spare.
Other ways to say “Filling a vacancy” in Japanese
補闕
hoketsu filling a vacancy, supplementation; substitute, deputy, alternate, spare
補缺
hoketsu filling a vacancy, supplementation; substitute, deputy, alternate, spare
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