Meaning

Primary

Cohesion

Alternatives

Adhesion, Adhesive

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If something sticky wears something else on it, it will stick together and form a cohesion or adhesion onto that thing. It's sticky after all.

Reading

ねんちゃく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

どうして粘着テープを宝石箱に仕舞っているの?

Why do you keep the adhesive tape in your jewelry box?

Kanji Composition