役やくに就つく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

be appointed to a post; assume office

Formal expression used when someone officially takes up a position or role, often in government, business, or organizational contexts.

• 彼かれは新あたらしい社しゃ長ちょうの役やくに就ついた。

  He assumed the position of new company president.

• 大だい臣じんの役やくに就つくことが決きまった。

  It has been decided that he will take up the post of minister.