to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.)
即く
つく
Verb, Intransitive
1.
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.), to assume, to be hired, to be employed
2.
to ascend (the throne), to accede
3.
to start (on a journey), to commence, to depart
4.
to study (under teacher), to be an apprentice
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彼は長年の夢だった教師の職に就いた。
He took up the position of a teacher, which had been his dream for many years.
若くして要職に就くことは、彼の類まれな才能の証である。
To assume an important position at a young age is a testament to his rare talent.
新しい天皇が玉座に就く儀式が執り行われた。
The ceremony for the new emperor to ascend the throne was held.
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