What does 付く mean?
付く is a Japanese verb meaning “to adjoin, to be attached, to adhere” in English. It can also be translated as “to remain imprinted, to bear (fruit, interest, etc.), to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 付く in kanji, つく in hiragana, and tsuku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ボイラは湯あかがびっしりついた。
The boiler was heavily scaled.
それらの牛には焼き印がついている。
The cattle are marked with brands.
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.