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就く

つく

Readings

つく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vito take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired; to be employed
  2. 2.
    v5k, vito ascend (the throne); to accede
  3. 3.
    v5k, vito start (on a journey); to commence; to depart
  4. 4.
    v5k, vito study (under teacher); to be an apprentice

Kanji breakdown

就
N512 strokesGrade 6

Example sentences

友人の好意で職に就くことができた。

I was able to get a job through the good offices of my friend.

１６０３年、ジェームズ一世が政権の座についたとき、フットボールは再び許可されたのです。

In 1603, when King James I came into power, football was allowed again.

私たちは家路についた。

We set out for home.

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就くつく

to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence

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