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就く

即く

Reading

Kana: つく
Romaji: tsuku
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Definitions

v5k
1

to ascend (the throne); to accede

See also: 付く (reading つく, entry #1)
2

to take (seat, position, course, etc.); to assume

Note: Only 就く
3

to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart

Note: Only 就く
4

to study (under teacher); to be an apprentice

Note: Only 就く

Kanji

就
Readings: シュウ、 ジュ、 つ.く、 つ.ける
Meanings: concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per
即
Readings: ソク、 つ.く、 つ.ける、 すなわ.ち
Meanings: instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)は教職(きょうしょく)に就(つ)いた。
➥He went into teaching.
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彼女(かのじょ)は教職(きょうしょく)についた。
➥She went into teaching.
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私(わたし)たちは家路(いえじ)についた。
➥We set out for home.
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各自(かくじ)の部署(ぶしょ)に就(つ)け。
➥Go to your posts.
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彼(かれ)はその会社(かいしゃ)を継(つ)いだ。
➥He acceded to the office.
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眠(ねむ)かったので床(ゆか)についた。
➥As I was sleepy, I went to bed.
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