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就
就 (readings: しゅう, じゅ, つ; Japanese kanji) means “to take office / to begin”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 就職 (finding a job).
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兄は仕事に就いた。
あにはしごとについた。My brother got a job.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 就 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to take office / to begin |
| Readings | しゅう, じゅ, つ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 就職 (finding a job) |
How to read 就
就 is read しゅう or じゅ or つ depending on the word.
Words with 就
- 就職xin việc
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Updated: 2026-08-09