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役に就く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 役に就く.

Dictionary

Entry

役に就くやくにつくExpressionGodan verbFreq #93382
1

to be appointed to a post; to assume office

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

役

duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role

7 strokesFrequency 315JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヤクエキ

Nanori

ちゃく
就

concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per

12 strokesFrequency 624JLPT N1Grade 6

On

シュウジュ

Kun

つ.くつ.ける

Nanori

たかなり

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