Vocab Info
N1 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
懐くto become emotionally attached
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to become attached (to), to take (to), to become affectionate (with), to be tamed, to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally), to become intimate (with)
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
懐く 【なつく】、懐く 【なずく】、懐く 【なづく】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
な
つ
く
Anime Top 11,000
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野生の動物は人には懐きません。
Wild animals do not become emotionally attached to humans. {to become emotionally attached}
ペットの犬は飼い主に懐いています。
The pet dog has become emotionally attached to its owner. {to become emotionally attached}
私たちの子どもは祖父母だけでなく、叔父や叔母にも懐いている。
Our children have not only become emotionally attached to their grandparents, but also to their uncles and aunts. {to become emotionally attached}
鳥を飼うなら飼うで、人によく懐く種類が良いなと思っています。
If I were to keep a bird, I think it would be good to have a type that becomes emotionally attached to people. {to become emotionally attached}
人見知りでなかなか懐かない生徒の相手をすることはとても大変です。
Dealing with a student who is shy and does not easily become emotionally attached is very challenging. {to become emotionally attached}
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