就
concerning · settle · take position · depart · study · per
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of capital and especially. Reaching high place.
Symbolism
Employment, inauguration, achievement. Represents attaining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
京 + 尤
Words & Expressions
Words written with 就
Four-Character Compounds
大願成就
たいがんじょうじゅ
realization of a great ambition; realisation of a great ambition
心願成就
しんがんじょうじゅ
earnest prayers being answered; realization of one's earnest wishes
進退去就
しんたいきょしゅう
one's course of action; deciding what to do with oneself, whether staying in the present position or leaving it
Proverbs & Idioms
就いた職は天職
ついたしょくはてんしょく
The job you have is your calling
Treat your work as your true vocation
Anime & Manga
勇者になれなかった俺はしぶしぶ就職を決意しました。
I Couldn’t Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job.
A well-known work with 就 in its Japanese title.
英雄？我早就不当了
The Return of the Superhero
A well-known work with 就 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
毛利元就
Name contains 就
Mōri Motonari was a prominent daimyō in the western Chūgoku region of Japan during the Sengoku period of the 16th century.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“concerning”
“settle”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 就 mean in Japanese?
就 means concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per.
How do you read 就?
On'yomi: シュウ、ジュ (SHUU, JU). Kun'yomi: つ.く、つ.ける (tsuku, tsukeru).
How many strokes does 就 have?
就 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 尢 (lame).
Is 就 a good kanji for a tattoo?
就 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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