就く

つく

to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired; to be employed

JLPT N3 common word Also written 即く

Meaning

v5kvi
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired; to be employed
v5kvi
to ascend (the throne); to accede
v5kvi
to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart
v5kvi
to study (under teacher); to be an apprentice

Example sentences

彼女は有望な仕事に就いている。

She has a job with good prospects.
彼女がその地位に就く資格を得るのに、少なくとも２年はかかるであろう。

It will take her at least two years to be qualified for that post.
彼らはうまくその仕事に就いた。

They succeeded in getting that job.