付き合う

つきあう
Alternative writings: つき合う, 付きあう, 付合う
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

To spend time with someone or have a relationship with them; to keep company, get along with, or date someone.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女とはもう三年付き合っている。

I've been dating her for three years.

新しいクラスメートとはまだあまり付き合っていない。

I haven't really gotten close with the new classmates yet.

彼は誰とでも上手に付き合える性格だ。

He's the type of person who gets along well with everyone.

社長と付き合うには礼儀が大切だ。

When associating with the company president, manners are important.

2

To go along with someone or something (follow someone's lead), to accompany someone, or to put up with something for someone; to compromise or go along.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

上司の提案に付き合って会議に出た。

I went along with my boss's suggestion and attended the meeting.

子どもが遊園地に行きたいと言うので、一日付き合ってあげた。

The child wanted to go to the amusement park, so I spent the day going along with them.

みんなの意見に全部付き合う必要はないよ。

You don't have to go along with everyone's opinion.

Word Relationships

Masu-Form付き合います
Nai-Form付き合わない
Ta-Form付き合った
Te-Form付き合って
Ba-Form付き合えば
Volitional Form付き合おう
Imperative Form付き合え
Potential Form付き合える
Passive Form付き合われる
Causative Form付き合わせる
Causative Passive Form付き合わせられる