就つける

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Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

ichidan verb, transitive verb

install; enthrone

Used for placing a monarch or emperor on the throne. Formal, historical, or ceremonial context.

2

ichidan verb, transitive verb

Only when written 就ける

Assigning someone to an official post or rank. Often used in organizational or governmental contexts.

3

ichidan verb, transitive verb

assign to study under; place with a teacher

Only when written 就ける

Placing a student or apprentice under a specific teacher or mentor. Somewhat literary or traditional.

就つけるUsage84%
Standard kanji spelling for appointing, installing, or assigning someone to a position or teacher.
即つけるUsage16%
Rare variant for enthronement or installation of a monarch; 就ける is far more common.

任にん命めいする
任命する is the standard modern word for 'appoint' and is far more common in everyday and business contexts. 就ける is more formal and often implies a higher or ceremonial position.
即そく位いさせる
即位させる specifically means 'to enthrone' and is more common for imperial accession. 就ける can overlap but is rarer in this sense.

Transitive counterpart of 就く (つく, 'to assume a post'). The kanji 就 carries the meaning of 'take a position' or 'settle into a role'.