JLPT N1

set aside; dispose; establish measures

Item 86 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 扌 (hand)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiお.く

Mnemonic

A HAND that carefully SETS ASIDE and establishes proper MEASURES.

Example Words

措置 (そち) measure; step
措定 (そてい) positing
措く (おく) to set aside