置く — meaning in English

English meaning

• lay verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
• place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
• pose verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
• put verb To move something into a particular place or position.
• set verb To put something in a particular place or position.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

置く is used for these senses in English:

• lay To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
• place (ergative) To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).
• place (transitive) To recruit or match an appropriate person for a job, or a home for an animal for adoption, etc.
• pose (transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
• put To physically place (something or someone somewhere).
• set (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
• stick (transitive) To place, set down (quickly or carelessly).

lay — full definition

1. verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
2. verb To produce and deposit an egg.
3. verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
4. adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.

place — full definition

1. noun A particular area, location, or spot.
2. noun A person's position or role, such as in a competition, organization, or in line.
3. verb To put something or someone in a particular location.
4. verb To achieve a certain rank or position in a competition.

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