Meaning of つく in Japanese
Definition of つく
- (v5k) to ascend (the throne); to accede
- to take (seat, position, course, etc.); to assume
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to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart
私たちは家路についた。
We set out for home. - to study (under teacher); to be an apprentice
- (v5k) to arrive at; to reach
- to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
- (v5k, vi) to be attached; to be connected with; to adhere; to stick; to cling
- to remain imprinted; to scar; to stain; to dye
- to bear (fruit, interest, etc.)
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to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
彼は妻が死んで以来酒を飲む癖がついた。
He has taken to drinking since the death of his wife. - to take root
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to accompany; to attend; to follow; to study with
風呂はついてますか。
Does it have a bathroom? -
to side with; to belong to
彼はその討論で反対派に付いた。
He sided with the opposition group in the argument. - to possess; to haunt
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to be lit; to be lighted
テレビが付きません。
The TV won't turn on. - to be settled; to be resolved; to be decided
- to be given (of a name, price, etc.)
- to be sensed; to be perceived
- to be lucky
- (suf, v5k) (after -masu stems, onomatopoeic and mimetic words) to become (a state, condition, etc.)
- (v5k) to possess; to haunt
