身を置く みをおく Meanings Expression, Godan verb to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with Kanji 身 body. Read as み. 置 put. Read as おく. Common phrases 環境に身を置く 世界に身を置く 中に身を置く 現場に身を置く Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists