置く
おく
oku
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 3 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
置く (おく (oku)) means "to place". It is read おく (oku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to place
Also : to put
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Example Sentences
鍵を机の上に置きました。
かぎをつくえのうえにおきました。
I put the key on the desk.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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