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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb
only applies to
就く
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.) ; to assume ; to be hired ; to be employed
友人の好意で職に就くことができた。
I was able to get a job through the good offices of my friend.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to ascend (the throne) ; to accede
１６０３年、ジェームズ一世が政権の座についたとき、フットボールは再び許可されたのです。
In 1603, when King James I came into power, football was allowed again.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb
only applies to
就く
to start (on a journey) ; to commence ; to depart
私たちは家路についた。
We set out for home.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb
only applies to
就く
to study (under teacher) ; to be an apprentice
Other forms
即く 【つく】
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to arrive at ; to reach
あなたがロンドンに着く頃には晩秋となっているだろう。
It will be late autumn when you get to London.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to sit on ; to sit at (e.g. the table)
各自席につきなさい。
Go to your respective seats.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.) ; to catch fire ; to ignite ; to start burning
木造建築物は火がつきやすい。
Wooden buildings catch fire easily.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.) ; to come on
灯りが一晩中ついている。
The lights have been burning all night.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to breathe out ; to breathe
息を深く吸ったり吐いたりしてください。
Take a deep breath in and out, please.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to tell (a lie) ; to use (foul language)
そんな言葉を吐いたことを君は後悔するだろう。
You'll regret having said those words.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to vomit ; to throw up ; to spit up
３回吐きました。
I threw up three times.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb to prick ; to stab
針で親指を突いてしまった。
I pricked my thumb with a needle.
2
Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb to poke ; to prod ; to push ; to thrust ; to nudge ; to hit ; to strike
3
Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb to use (a cane) ; to prop oneself up with ; to press against (the floor, etc.)
テーブルにひじを突くのはやめなさい。
Stop resting your elbows on the table.
4
Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb to attack
5
Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb to brave (the rain, etc.)
Other forms
衝く 【つく】 · 撞く 【つく】 · 捺く 【つく】
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive 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' ending intransitive 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' ending intransitive verb to bear (fruit, interest, etc.)
4
Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive 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.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to take root
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive 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?
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive 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.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to possess ; to haunt
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive 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.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to be settled ; to be resolved ; to be decided
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to be given (of a name, price, etc.)
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to be sensed ; to be perceived
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to be lucky
from 運がつく
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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)
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to possess ; to haunt
as ～に憑く
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending transitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to hull (rice, barley, etc.) ; to pound (rice) ; to polish (rice) ; to stamp (ore)
Other forms
舂く 【つく】
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb to be immersed
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending intransitive verb
only applies to
漬く
to be pickled
Other forms
浸く 【つく】
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
horned owl (any owl with horn-like ear tufts)
Other forms
木兎 【ズク】
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expressions (phrases Godan verb with 'ku' ending to walk with a cane
Other forms
杖を突く 【つえをつく】 · 杖を付く 【つえをつく】 (search-only kanji form)
