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身を置く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を置く.

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Entry

身を置くみをおくExpressionGodan verbFreq #14204
1

to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

somebody, person, one's station in life

7 strokesFrequency 320JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

13 strokesFrequency 277JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

お.く-お.き

Nanori

おきおけ

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