シュウ, ジュ, つ.く, つ.ける, たか, なり

concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per

JLPT1 G6 S12 F624

As per # (contracted hand) + metropolis → contract the arm in summoning people to a metropolis → *settle*; *take up* → *take/get a job*; *take instruction*; *embark* (upon) (← take up) → *appoint*; *provide service for* → *arrange*. Also, *seat* (a guest) (← settle).

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