Verb (5-dan, く, intransitive)
1. to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to be hired; to be employed
これから君は、新しい仕事に就くんだ。From now on, you are going to take up a new job.
2. to ascend (the throne); to accede
お前が次の王の座に就くがよい。You shall take the throne as the next king.
3. to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart
翌朝、私たちは長い旅路に就いた。The next morning, we set out on a long journey.
4. to study (under teacher); to be an apprentice
娘は今、良い師に就いて絵を学んでいる。My daughter is now studying painting under a good teacher.