Meaning

Primary

To Be Attached

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

You know that the word 付ける means "to attach" and you know that the kanji means attach. So, this word probably has something to do with attaching. This is the intransitive version, though, where something is attached (and you're not doing the attaching). You can use the as a hint. You see something attached on the wall. You say "Coo'"

Reading

つく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading can be derived from 付ける, a word you should have seen a few levels ago. If you know that word's reading you should be able to figure out this word's reading as well (and vice versa).

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • マークが付く

    to be marked

    ポイントが付く

    to come with points

    気が付く

    to realize, to regain consciousness

Context Sentences

この手紙には、まだ切手が付いてないですよ。

There's no stamp attached to this letter yet.

あーあ。白いティシャツにケチャップが付いちゃった。

Ugh, some ketchup got on my white tee shirt.

あなたの耳たぶに付いてるそれ、何?

What’s that thing attached to your earlobe?

Kanji Composition