English–Japanese

“take a position” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsuku

Example

来月、新しい仕事に就きます。rai getsu atara shi i shi goto ni tsu ki ma su

I will take a new job next month.

Illustration for 就く (take a position)

How to say “take a position” in Japanese

“Take a position” in Japanese is 就く (tsuku).

Expresses moving into a designated role and carrying out the work or duties that come with it.

Full entry for 就く: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 就く

彼は長年の夢だった教師の職に就きました。kare wa naga nen no yume da tta kyō shi no shoku ni tsu ki ma shi ta

He took a teaching position, which had been his dream for many years.

Tips for using 就く

  • Writing つく (tsuku) without kanji can leave the intended meaning open until surrounding words clarify it, whereas 就く (tsuku, "take up a position") marks the employment sense.

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