No. 3,586 in Japanese
赴く
To go, proceed, or move toward a destination.
In a sentence
彼は任地へ赴いた。
He went to his post.
The word '赴く' is used to indicate going to a place, often with a sense of duty or purpose.
医師が緊急事態の現場に赴いた。
The doctor headed to the emergency site.
Here, '赴く' expresses heading towards a location to fulfill a responsibility or task.
彼女は事故のニュースに驚いて現地に赴くことを決意した。
She was shocked by the news of the accident and decided to go to the scene.
In this sentence, '赴く' signifies resolving to proceed to a destination influenced by circumstances or a decision.
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