ついてくる
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 付いてくる
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
Common word
Meanings
Kuru verb
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ついてくる | ついてきます |
| Negative | ついてこない | ついてきません |
| Past | ついてきた | ついてきました |
| Past negative | ついてこなかった | ついてきませんでした |
| Te-form | ついてきて |
|---|---|
| Potential | ついてこられる |
| Passive | ついてこられる |
| Causative | ついてこさせる |
| Volitional | ついてこよう |
| Imperative | ついてこい |
| Conditional (ば) | ついてくれば |
| Conditional (たら) | ついてきたら |
Example sentences
私についてきて。
Follow me.
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Come along with me.
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The dog followed me to my home.
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Come along after me.
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A dog followed me to my school.
More examples (10)
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My dog goes everywhere with me.
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A puppy followed me wagging its tail.
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He has made rapid progress in English.
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My father urged me to go with him.
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He came tumbling after.
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All you have to do is follow me.
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The mother signed to Alice to follow her.
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"I'm going shopping. Do you want to come?" "Sure!"
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The dog follows me wherever I go.
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My dog follows me wherever I go.