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つ 就く
Common word JLPT N3 Wanikani level 27 Play audio Show inflections Links
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired; to be employed​Only applies to 就く, See also 付く つく
  • ゆうじん友人
  • の
  • こうい好意
  • で
  • しょく職
  • に
  • つ就く
  • ことができた
    • 。
I was able to get a job through the good offices of my friend.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to ascend (the throne); to accede​
    １６０３
  • ねん年
    • 、ジェームズ
  • いっせい一世
  • が
  • せいけん政権
  • の
  • ざ座
  • に
  • ついた
  • とき
    • 、
  • フットボール
  • は
  • ふたた再び
  • きょか許可
  • された
  • のです
    • 。
In 1603, when King James I came into power, football was allowed again.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart​Only applies to 就く
  • わたし私たち
  • は
  • いえじ家路
  • に
  • ついた
    • 。
We set out for home.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
4. to study (under teacher); to be an apprentice​Only applies to 就く
Other forms
即く 【つく】

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