就く【つく】
Frequency rank: 6,547. – 6,554. (for form つく: 437.)
Also即く【つく】つく
- to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired; to be employedonly applies to 就くsee also 付く【つく】
- to ascend (the throne); to accede
- to start (on a journey); to commence; to departonly applies to 就く
- to study (under teacher); to be an apprenticeonly applies to 就く
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This usage of 就く refers to starting a new position or role, like taking a seat, assuming a responsibility, or being hired for a job.
Generated: This usage of 就く is specifically related to ascending to a throne or official position, like becoming a king or assuming power.
Generated: Here 就く is used to indicate the beginning of a journey or task, such as starting on a trip or commencing an activity.
Generated: This meaning of 就く is about studying under a teacher or becoming an apprentice to learn a skill or trade.