就く， 即く， つく
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
就座、就职；登基，即位；启程，开始，出发；师从某人学习，当学徒
友人の好意で職に就くことができた。
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I was able to get a job through the good offices of my friend.
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面接がとてもうまくいったので、彼はその仕事についた。
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The interview went off so well that he got the job.
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僕の父はもう責任のある地位にはついていません。
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My father has no longer a responsible position.
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父はもっとよい地位につくために辞職した。
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Father resigned from his position for a better one.
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表面的な物事に一喜一憂する人が人を管理する立場につくべきではない。
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Somebody who wavers between hope and fear over superficial things should not be appointed to a management position.
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彼女は有望な仕事に就いている。
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She has a job with good prospects.
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彼女は教職につくことを望んでいる。
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She wants to engage in teaching.
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彼女は教職についた。
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She went into teaching.
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彼女は会社の責任ある地位についた。
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She gained a position of responsibility in the firm.
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彼女はとてもうらやましい地位についている。
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She has a very enviable position.
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