1
intransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to follow;to come along (with);to accompany;to tag along
犬が家までついて来た。
A dog followed me to my house.
2
intransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to come with (something);to follow as a result (of);to be incidental (to)
成功は努力と忍耐のすぐ後についてくる。
Success treads upon the heels of effort and perseverance.
Other forms
付いて来る 【ついてくる】 · 着いて来る 【ついてくる】 (search-only kanji form) · ついて来る 【ついてくる】 (search-only kanji form) · 附いて来る 【ついてくる】 (search-only kanji form)
1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to be attached;to be connected with;to adhere;to stick;to cling
ボイラは湯あかがびっしりついた。
The boiler was heavily scaled.
2
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to remain imprinted;to scar;to stain;to dye
それらの牛には焼き印がついている。
The cattle are marked with brands.
3
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to bear (fruit, interest, etc.)
4
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
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
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to take root
6
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to accompany;to attend;to follow;to study with
お風呂はついてますか。
Does it have a bathroom?
7
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
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
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to possess;to haunt
9
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to be lit;to catch fire;to ignite;to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.)
テレビがつきません。
The TV won't turn on.
10
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to be settled;to be resolved;to be decided
11
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to be given (of a name, price, etc.)
12
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to be sensed;to be perceived
13
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to be lucky
from 運がつく
14
Godan verb with 'ku' ending
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
after -masu stems, onomatopoeic and mimetic words
Other forms
附く 【つく】 (rarely used kanji form)
1
Godan verb with 'ku' ending
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
