就く

即く

Reading

Kana: つく

Romaji: tsuku

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.

彼女(かのじょ)は教職(きょうしょく)についた。

➥She went into teaching.

私(わたし)たちは家路(いえじ)についた。

➥We set out for home.

各自(かくじ)の部署(ぶしょ)に就(つ)け。

➥Go to your posts.

彼(かれ)はその会社(かいしゃ)を継(つ)いだ。

➥He acceded to the office.

眠(ねむ)かったので床(ゆか)についた。

➥As I was sleepy, I went to bed.