Tsuku

JLPT N4

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付く (Tsuku) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to be attached, to be connected with, to adhere, to stick”.

Meanings

  1. godan verb, intransitive verbto be attached; to be connected with; to adhere; to stick; to cling
  2. godan verb, intransitive verbto remain imprinted; to scar; to stain; to dye
  3. godan verb, intransitive verbto bear (fruit, interest, etc.)
  4. godan verb, intransitive verbto be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
  5. godan verb, intransitive verbto take root
  6. godan verb, intransitive verbto accompany; to attend; to follow; to study with

Examples

  • Good swimmers are oftenest drowned.

  • He's sitting on the fence.

  • The old man walked with a stick.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 付く

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