How to say 'Take' or 'Assume' in Japanese | 就く

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The Japanese word for Take or Assume is 'Tsuku', written as 就く in Japanese.'Take' or 'Assume' in hiragana is つく.

word

就く

Meaning

Take, Assume

Reading

つく

tsuku

Kanji

就Settle, Concerning

Explanation

The Japanese verb '就く (つく)' primarily means 'to take' or 'to assume' a position, role, or job. It is often used in formal contexts to describe starting a new job, position, or responsibility. For example: He took the position of manager「彼はマネージャーの職に就いた」(かれはマネージャーのしょくについた). She assumed the role of team leader「彼女はチームリーダーの役職に就いた」(かのじょはチームリーダーのやくしょくについた). This verb is also used in phrases like 'bedに就く (ベッドにつく)', meaning 'to go to bed'. It carries a formal tone and is typically used in professional or official settings.

Part Of Speech

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This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 就く

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

就

Meaning

Settle, Concerning

Hiragana in the Word 就く

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

く

Reading

Words Related to 就く Through the Kanji 就

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 就 as well.

word

就職

Meaning

Employment

word

就任

Meaning

Inauguration

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'Tsuku' means 'Take' or 'Assume' .

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