N4
つく (tsuku)
付く
to be attached, to stick, to be stained, to be turned on
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This is an intransitive verb with multiple meanings. Common N4 uses include 'to stick/be attached' (例: 汚れが付く - dirt sticks/gets stained), 'to be acquired' (例: 習慣が付く - a habit is acquired), or 'to be turned on' (例: 電気が付く - the light turns on).
📝 Example Sentences
壁にきれいな絵が付いています。
A beautiful picture is attached to the wall.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "付く"!
シャツに泥が_______しまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 泥などの汚れが服などに「付く」は、付着する状態を表します。
English: 'Tsuku' here means that dirt has stuck to or stained the shirt.
English: 'Tsuku' here means that dirt has stuck to or stained the shirt.
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