付き合う

つきあう
Alternative writings: つき合う, 付きあう, 付合う
JLPT:N2
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1To be in a relationship or keep close company with someone — used both for friendships and for romantic dating.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

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二人は大学時代から付き合っている。

The two of them have been dating since college.

彼女に告白して、付き合ってほしいと伝えた。

I confessed my feelings to her and told her I wanted us to date.

近所の人たちと長年付き合ってきた。

I've kept close ties with the neighbors for many years.

あの二人はもう半年付き合っているらしい。

I heard those two have been going out for six months now.

2To go along with someone's invitation or plans, accompanying them even if reluctantly.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

友達の買い物に付き合って、一日中歩き回った。

I went along with my friend's shopping and walked around all day.

残業に付き合ってくれてありがとう。

Thanks for staying to help me with overtime.

気が乗らなかったが、飲み会に付き合った。

I wasn't in the mood, but I went along to the drinking party anyway.

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