What does 置く mean?
置く is a Japanese verb meaning “to put; to lay; to place” in English. It can also be translated as “to leave (behind), to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.), to appoint (someone to a certain position)” depending on context. It is written as 置く in kanji, おく in hiragana, and oku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
それをテーブルの上に置きなさい。
Lay it on the table.
あいにく私はカメラを家においてきた。
As it happens, I have left the camera at home.
彼女はいつも自分の部屋をきれいにしておく。
She always keeps her room clean.