Meaning of 付く in Japanese

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Definition of 付く

  1. (v5k, vi) to be attached; to be connected with; to adhere; to stick; to cling
  2. to remain imprinted; to scar; to stain; to dye
  3. to bear (fruit, interest, etc.)
  4. to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

    彼は妻が死んで以来酒を飲む癖がついた。
    He has taken to drinking since the death of his wife.

  5. to take root
  6. to accompany; to attend; to follow; to study with

    風呂はついてますか。
    Does it have a bathroom?

  7. to side with; to belong to

    彼はその討論で反対派に付いた。
    He sided with the opposition group in the argument.

  8. to possess; to haunt →Related words: 憑く
  9. to be lit; to be lighted →Related words: 点く

    テレビが付きません。
    The TV won't turn on.

  10. to be settled; to be resolved; to be decided
  11. to be given (of a name, price, etc.)
  12. to be sensed; to be perceived
  13. to be lucky
  14. (suf, v5k) (after -masu stems, onomatopoeic and mimetic words) to become (a state, condition, etc.) →Related words: 付く
  1. (suf, v5k) to become (a state, condition, etc.) →Related words: 付く

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