Vocab Info

N1 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb

(なつ)to become emotionally attached

    Dictionary Definition

    1. 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】

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    • Anime Top 11,000

    Examples

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      野生(やせい)動物(どうぶつ)(ひと)には(なつ)きません。

      Wild animals don't usually become emotionally attached to humans.

      • N1

      ペットの(いぬ)()(ぬし)(なつ)いています。

      The pet dog has grown attached to its owner.

      • N1

      (わたし)たちの()どもは祖父母(そふぼ)だけでなく、叔父(おじ)叔母(おば)にも(なつ)いている。

      Our kids have become attached not just toward their grandparents, but also their aunts and uncles.

      • N1

      (とり)()うなら()うで、(ひと)によく(なつ)種類(しゅるい)()いなと(おも)っています。

      If I'm going to keep a bird, I'd want a type that easily becomes attached to people.

      • N1

      人見知(ひとみし)りでなかなか(なつ)かない生徒(せいと)相手(あいて)をすることはとても大変(たいへん)です。

      It’s really tough working with shy students who don't get attached to people easily.

      • N1
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