JLPT N5 Beginner
置く
To put, place, or leave behind; also indicates doing something in advance or leaving a state as is.
Readings
Other forms
置きます polite form
置いて te-form
置いた plain past
〜ておく auxiliary form
〜とく casual form of 〜ておく
1 Verb
To put / place
Describes the physical action of settling an object into a specific position or location.
Example
テーブル の 上 に 鍵 を 置い て ください 。
Please put the keys on the table.
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2 Verb
To leave (behind)
Refers to leaving someone or something remaining in a location while moving away from it.
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3 Auxiliary Verb (used after the te-form of another verb)
As 〜ておく ("To do in advance" or "Leave as is")
An auxiliary usage indicating an action performed in preparation for the future or allowing a state to continue.
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