Definition and meaning of 置く - おく in Japanese

godan ~く verb / transitive

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

机の上に本を置く。

Put the book on the desk.

靴を玄関に置いてください。

Please put your shoes by the entrance.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

鍵を机に置いた。

I left the key on the desk.

荷物を部屋に置いてきた。

I left my luggage in the room.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

会議室を置く。 (Setting up a meeting room.)

Setting up a meeting room.

新しい店を置く。 (Establishing a new store.)

Establishing a new store.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

彼は新しい社員を置くつもりです。

He intends to appoint a new employee.

会社は新しいマネージャーを置きました。

The company hired a new manager.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

信頼を置くことは大切です。

It is important to place trust.

心に希望を置いて頑張ります。

I will do my best with hope in my heart.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

ペンを机に置くと、仕事が終わります。

When you put the pen on the desk, work is finished.

はさみを置いて、手を休めましょう。

Let's take a break by putting down the scissors.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

家に友達を置くことができますか？(Can I have friends stay over at my house?)

Can I have friends stay over at my house?

町の旅館はたくさんの客を置いています。(The inn in town accommodates many guests.)

The inn in town accommodates many guests.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb

机の上に本を置く。

Put the book on the desk.

靴を玄関に置いてください。

Please leave your shoes at the entrance.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Auxiliary verb

明日の朝食のために卵を冷蔵庫に置く。

Put the eggs in the refrigerator for tomorrow's breakfast.

旅行の準備をするために荷物を置いた。

I put my luggage down to prepare for the trip.

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Auxiliary verb

机の上に本を置いた。

I put the book on the desk.

靴を玄関に置いてください。

Please leave your shoes at the entrance.

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