就く

verb (godan)つく · tsuku

1. Englishto 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. Englishto 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. Englishto start (on a journey); to commence; to depart

   • 私たちは家路についた。We set out for home.

4. Englishto study (under teacher); to be an apprentice

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