Vocabulary

What does 懐く (なつく, natsuku) mean?

懐く (なつく, natsuku) means to take to, become attached to.

Quick facts
Readingなつく
Romajinatsuku
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
なつく
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworknatsuku

to take to, become attached to

Example sentences

  • This dog takes to children easily.

  • The kitten quickly became attached to me.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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