据える

すえる

to place (in position); to fix; to set (e.g. table); to lay (foundation)

JLPT N1 common word

Meaning

v1vt
to place (in position); to fix; to set (e.g. table); to lay (foundation)
v1vt
to install; to seat (someone)
v1vt
to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
v1vt
to apply (moxa)

Example sentences

中央には机が据えられていて、赤い革張りの回転椅子がそえてあった。

A desk stood in the centre, with a red leather swivel chair.
彼女の横柄な態度は腹に据えかねた。

I couldn't put up with her arrogant behavior.
彼は度胸を据えて外人に話し掛けた。

He mustered up his courage to talk to a foreigner.