つく

就 く

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.), to assume, to be hired, to be employed

    • 友人の好意で職に就くことができた。
      I was able to get a job through the good offices of my friend.

  2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to ascend (the throne), to accede

    • １６０３年、ジェームズ一世が政権の座についたとき、フットボールは再び許可されたのです。
      In 1603, when King James I came into power, football was allowed again.

  3. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to start (on a journey), to commence, to depart

    • 私たちは家路についた。
      We set out for home.

  4. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to study (under teacher), to be an apprentice