1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb

   1.

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

2. 2.

   to ascend (the throne); to accede

3. 3.

   to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart

Example sentences

• この国で仕事に就くのは難しいよ。

  It's hard to get a job in this country.

• 彼は議長の職に就くことを受諾した。

  He accepted his appointment as chairman.