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JLPT N15画 · 5 strokesradical 人grade 4freq #322

adhere, attach, refer to, append

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • つ.ける
  • -つ.ける
  • -づ.ける
  • つ.け
  • つ.け-
  • -つ.け
  • -づ.け
  • -づけ
  • つ.く
  • -づ.く
  • つ.き
  • -つ.き
  • -つき
  • -づ.き
  • -づき

Mnemonic

Imagine a person (人) using glue to adhere a note to a wall, making sure everything is perfectly attached.

About this kanji

The kanji 「付」 has a primary meaning related to attachment or adhering to something. It is often used in verbs, where it can mean to attach or to add. Some common compounds include 給付 (きゅうふ), meaning provision of money or goods; 交付 (こうふ), which means delivery or handing over; and 日付 (ひづけ), which refers to a date. A useful note to remember is that when you see this kanji, it often implies a connection, whether it’s physically attaching something or relating to additional information. This can be very helpful in daily conversations.

Example sentences

  • 付属品はすべて揃っています。

    All accessories are included.

Meanings across languages

English
adhere, attach, refer to, append
Tiếng Việt
đính kèm
日本語
付ける
한국어
부착하다
中文
附加
id
melampirkan, menyertakan, merujuk
th
แนบ, ติด, อ้างถึง
es
adjuntar, adjuntar, referir a
fr
coller, joindre, référer
de
beigefügt, angehängt, verweisen auf
pt
anexar, juntar, referir-se

Common compounds

  • 給付きゅうふprovision (of money or goods), furnishing, conferral
  • 交付こうふdelivery, issuance, handing over
  • 貸付かしつけloan
  • 日付ひづけdate, dating
  • 付近ふきんneighborhood, neighbourhood, vicinity
  • 受付うけつけreception (desk), information desk, receptionist
  • 寄付きふcontribution, donation
  • 付属ふぞくbeing attached (to), being affiliated (to), belonging (to)

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