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置く
oku
Description
「置く」は、物をある場所に動かないようにそっと持っていくことです。
"置く" means to gently place something in a spot so it doesn't move.
テーブルに本を置いたり、傘を玄関に置いたりするときに使います。
It is used when you put a book on the table or place an umbrella at the entrance.
Meanings
置くoku
to put or place something somewhere
かばんをいすの上に置いてください。
Please put the bag on the chair.
置くoku
to leave something in a place or state
荷物をここに置いて出かけた。
I left my luggage here and went out.
置くoku
to keep or set up; to hire, install
店に新しい店員を置いた。
The store hired a new clerk.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
As an auxiliary in ~ておく, it means doing something in advance/preparation, e.g. 買っておく.
- Nuance
置く implies a stationary placement, unlike 乗せる (place on top) or 並べる (line up).
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