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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

    就

    Meaning

    Settle, Concerning

    Reading

    kunyomiつ

    tsu

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    京Capital 尢 尤

    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

    尢

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    873

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 就

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

    kanji

    京

    Meaning

    Capital

    component

    尢

    component

    尤

就 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    蹴

    Meaning

    Kick

Words Using 就

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    就任

    Meaning

    Inauguration

    word

    就く

    Meaning

    Take, Assume

    word

    就職

    Meaning

    Employment

Kanji Related to 就 Through the Part 京

These 3 kanji contain the part 京 as well.

    kanji

    涼

    Meaning

    Cool

    kanji

    景

    Meaning

    Scene

    kanji

    鯨

    Meaning

    Whale

Learn the Kanji 就

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.