Japanese word

据える

Pronunciation

Romajisueru

Meaning

  • verbplace

Example

庭の隅に石を据えます。niwa no sumi ni ishi o su e ma su

I place a stone in the corner of the garden.

Illustration for 据える (place)

More examples

職人は玄関に新しい表札を据えました。shoku nin wa gen kan ni atara shi i hyō satsu o su e ma shi ta

The craftsman installed a new nameplate by the entrance.

Core concept

Sets an object or fitting into a definite position and gives it a stable place there.

Common phrases

  • 石を据えるishi o su e ru

    place a stone

  • 表札を据えるhyō satsu o su e ru

    install a nameplate

  • 基礎を据えるki so o su e ru

    lay a foundation

Similar words

置くoku: To put something in a particular place without necessarily securing it there.
設置するsetchisuru: To put equipment or a fixture in a designated place so that it can be used.
据え付けるsuetsukeru: To secure equipment or another object firmly in a fixed position.
配置するhaichisuru: To place people or objects in planned positions within an area.

Definition in Japanese

物や設備を決めた場所にしっかりと置くこと。mono ya setsu bi o ki me ta ba sho ni shi kka ri to o ku ko to

Word origin

据える (sueru) is a native Japanese verb connected with 据う (sū, "to set in place") and 据わる (suwaru, "to be settled"), which share the idea of becoming fixed.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 腰を据える (koshi o sueru) describes staying focused on a task rather than moving quickly from one thing to another.

Other meanings

  • installverb
  • layverb

Opposites

  • 撤去するtekkyosururemoveverb

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