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N1 Expressions, Godan verb with 'ku' ending

()につくto master (e.g. a skill), to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle), to acquire (e.g. a habit), to retain

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    1. Expressions, Godan verb with 'ku' ending

      1.

      to master (e.g. a skill), to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle), to acquire (e.g. a habit)

    2. Expressions, Godan verb with 'ku' ending

      2.

      to retain

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    身につく 【みにつく】身に付く 【みにつく】

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      (わたし)(からだ)には早寝(はやね)早起(はやお)きが()についている。

      I have become accustomed to going to bed early and waking up early, and it has become a part of my lifestyle. {to master (e.g. a skill), to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle), to acquire (e.g. a habit), to retain}

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      英会話(えいかいわ)()についたので、留学(りゅうがく)()予定(よてい)です。

      Since I have mastered English conversation, I plan to study abroad. {to master (e.g. a skill), to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle), to acquire (e.g. a habit), to retain}

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      きちんとした行儀(ぎょうぎ)作法(さほう)()についている(ひと)結婚(けっこん)したい。

      I want to marry someone who has mastered proper manners and etiquette. {to master (e.g. a skill), to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle), to acquire (e.g. a habit), to retain}

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      教養(きょうよう)はおろか、息子(むすこ)にはまだ基本(きほん)(てき)なマナーさえ()についていない。

      My son lacks not only education but has not even acquired basic manners yet. {to master (e.g. a skill), to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle), to acquire (e.g. a habit), to retain}

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      芸人(げいにん)をやっていたとあって、彼女(かのじょ)にはユーモアのセンスが()についています。

      Having been a comedian, she has acquired a sense of humor. {to master (e.g. a skill), to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle), to acquire (e.g. a habit), to retain}

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