付く
つく
to be attached; to be connected with; to adhere; to stick
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Godan verb (-ku), Intransitive
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.)
- to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
- to take root
All 15 meanings
- to accompany; to attend; to follow; to study with
- to side with; to belong to
- to possess; to haunt
- to be lit; to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.)
- 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
Suffix, Godan verb (-ku)
to become (a state, condition, etc.)- to become (a state, condition, etc.)
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 付くつく | 付きますつきます |
| Negative | 付かないつかない | 付きませんつきません |
| Past | 付いたついた | 付きましたつきました |
| Past negative | 付かなかったつかなかった | 付きませんでしたつきませんでした |
| Te-form | 付いてついて |
|---|---|
| Potential | 付けるつける |
| Passive | 付かれるつかれる |
| Causative | 付かせるつかせる |
| Volitional | 付こうつこう |
| Imperative | 付けつけ |
| Conditional (ば) | 付けばつけば |
| Conditional (たら) | 付いたらついたら |
Example sentences
付いてこい!
Follow me!
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The fire started immediately.
トムは気が付いた。
Tom noticed.
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My hands are stained with paint.
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Paper catches fire easily.
More examples (10)
付いてきてください。
Please follow me.
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He regained consciousness in the hospital.
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This tape sticks well.
トイレが付いていますか。
Does it have a toilet?
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The dispute was finally settled.
付いて行ってもいいですか。
May I go with you?
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Please follow me.
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This article comes with a free gift.
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That straw catches fire easily.
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They never tell a lie.