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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

    All Forms

    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。

      My body has become accustomed to going to bed and waking up early.

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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've acquired a conversation level of English, I plan to study abroad.

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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's acquired good manners and etiquette.

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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。

      Forget higher education; my son hasn't even acquired basic manners yet.

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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 worked as a comedian, she's naturally acquired a great sense of humor.

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