Sinecure
01
閑職, 楽な役職
a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well
例
Despite having little responsibility, the director 's position at the company was considered a sinecure due to its generous salary and minimal workload.
責任がほとんどないにもかかわらず、会社のディレクターのポジションは、その寛大な給与と最小限の作業量のために 閑職 と見なされていました。
The senator appointed his cousin to a sinecure position within his office, allowing him to enjoy a comfortable income without having to perform any significant duties.
上院議員は、いとこを自分のオフィス内の 閑職 に任命し、重要な職務を果たすことなく快適な収入を享受できるようにしました。
02
閑職, 責任のない教会の役職
a church paid position that requires little or no responsibility, especially one without spiritual or pastoral duties
例
He was granted a sinecure that paid well but demanded no sermons or parish visits.
彼はよく支払われるが説教や教区訪問を要求しない閑職を与えられた。
The bishop assigned him a sinecure, freeing him from active ministry.
司教は彼に閑職を割り当て、彼を積極的な奉仕から解放した。
