Structure
Verb［る］+ につけ（て）
Noun + につけ（て）
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About につけ
In a similar way to につき, につけ implies that there is a something that is 'affixed' to the event or occasion of (A). However, unlike に就き this structure is a combination of に and the conjunctive form of the る-Verb 付ける 'to affix', or 'to adhere'.
When using につけ, the most common translation will be that something is happening 'every (A)', or 'whenever (A)'. In the (B) part of the sentence, the thoughts or feelings of the speaker will often be expressed in relation to (A). Additionally, (B) will always be something that is thought to happen naturally due to (A).
This structure may appear with either verbs or nouns in their dictionary forms.
It is also possible to see につけて, but the abbreviated form is far more common.
Caution
This is considered a fairly old-fashioned grammar structure, so will mostly only be seen in literature or shows that are emphasizing a specific time period.
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この絵を見るに付け、子供の頃のことを思い出す。
Every time I see this picture, I recall my childhood.
私は昔から古い写真にとても興味があった。写真を見るに付け、撮られた人は誰なのか、後にどんな生活を送っていたのかなど疑問に思う。
Since long ago, I have been interested in old pictures. Whenever I see a photo, I wonder who the people are, what kind of life they led, etc.
高校の時の制服を見るに付け、あの時の楽しさを思い出す。
Every time I see my uniform from my high school days, I suddenly recall how much fun I had at that time.
隣の叔父さんは何かに付けて文句を言う人だ。
The old man next door is a person who complains whenever something (anything) happens.
悪い噂を聞くに付けて、だんだん不安になってきた。
Every time I hear a bad rumor, I gradually become anxious.
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につけ – Grammar Discussion
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Elliotjoyner3
It says this structure may appear with either verbs or nouns in their dictionary forms, but then you give an example sentence where it appears with an い-adjective.
妻は妊娠中なので悲しいにつけ嬉しいにつけ、すぐに泣きだします。
nekoyama
It’s not specifically mentioned, but this is a third usage pattern with two contrasting words, meaning something like “whether A or B, either way…”. This one works with adjectives too.
Elliotjoyner3
Okay, thank you. I was just pointing it out to suggest adjectives should be added to the “structure” section.
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