Translation of Japanese word "置く" to English
置く
おく
[oku]
IPA: /platsɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo physically place (sth or sb swh).
How to use
置く (oku) — 'to put / place'. Group 1. テーブルに置く — put on the table. 〜ておく — do in advance / keep a state. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to put / place
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 置く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おく
Romaji Transcription: oku
Example Sentences
ここに鍵を置いてください。
ここに かぎを おいて ください。
Please put the key here.
机の上に本を置きました。
つくえの うえに ほんを おきました。
I put the book on the desk.
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Common phrases
- 〜ておく— to do ~ in advance / keep ~ done
- テーブルに置く— to place on the table
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What does the Japanese word "置く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "置く" means "to put / place" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "ここに鍵を置いてください。".
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