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“Losing one's position” in Japanese

Short answer
失脚 shikkyaku しっきゃく

Losing one's position in Japanese is “失脚” (shikkyaku). Full meaning: losing one's position, losing one's standing, downfall, fall (from power), being overthrown.

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