What does 就く mean?
就く is a Japanese verb meaning “to settle in (place), to take (seat position), to study (under teacher)” in English. It can also be translated as “to ascend (the throne), to start (on a journey), to study (under teacher)” depending on context. It is written as 就く in kanji, つく in hiragana, and tsuku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.
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.
私たちは家路についた。
We set out for home.