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What is the Kanji for 'Settle' and 'Concerning'? | 就

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Settle' and 'Concerning', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Settle' and 'Concerning' is 就.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Settle, Concerning

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Capital

    Example Word

    就く: take or assume. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    873

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    component

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Capital

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kick

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    就く

    Meaning

    Take, Assume

    word

    就職

    Meaning

    Employment

    word

    就任

    Meaning

    Inauguration

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 京 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cool

    kanji

    Meaning

    Whale

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scene

Learn the Kanji

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What does 就 mean?

就 means 'Settle' and 'Concerning'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.