Japanese

つく
Meaning: to stick to; to be attached; to acquire (skill, strength)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 付く 付かない
Polite 付きます 付きません
Past 付いた 付かなかった
Polite + Past 付きました 付きませんでした
Te-form 付いて 付かなくて
Potential 付ける 付けない
Passive 付かれる 付かれない
Causative 付かせる 付かせない
Causative + Passive 付かされる 付かされない
Imperative 付け 付くな

Handwriting

付
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Example sentences

If you practice every day, you will definitely gain skill.
この製品には一年の保証が付いています。
This product comes with a one-year warranty.
毎日のトレーニングで筋肉がついた。
Daily training has built up my muscles.
感情が暴走して、取り返しのつかないことを言ってしまった
My emotions ran wild, and I said something I can't take back.
運動の回数を増やすことで、体力が付いた。
By increasing the frequency of exercise, I gained physical strength.
犯人の見当はすでについている。
We already have an idea of who the culprit is.
お菓子におまけのおもちゃが付いていた。
I got a toy as a bonus with the snack.
生憎ですが、その日は都合がつきません。
I'm sorry, but I'm not available that day.
取り返しのつかないミスをしてしまった。
I made an irreversible mistake.
妹はフリルの付いたブラウスを選んだ。
My younger sister chose a blouse with frills.

Usage Notes

Has many meanings including physical attachment, accompaniment, and the acquisition of non-physical traits like confidence or strength.

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