1For something to attach to, adhere to, or cling to another thing.
このシールは一度貼るとしっかり付いて剥がれにくい。
Once this sticker is applied, it sticks firmly and is hard to peel off.
コードがきちんとコンセントに付いているか確認して。
Check whether the cord is properly plugged into the outlet.
服にほこりが付いている。
There's dust stuck on your clothes.
2For a stain, mark, or impression to remain.
白いシャツに醤油のしみが付いてしまった。
A soy sauce stain got on my white shirt.
あの日の光景が今でも目に焼き付いている。
The scene from that day is still burned into my memory.
3For a tree to bear fruit, or for interest to accrue on savings, etc.
庭のみかんの木に今年もたくさん実が付いた。
The mikan tree in the garden bore lots of fruit again this year.
この定期預金は年2％の利息が付く。
This fixed deposit earns 2% interest a year.
4For a habit or skill to become ingrained, or for strength or confidence to increase.
毎朝走っているうちに、自然と体力が付いてきた。
Running every morning gradually built up my stamina.
半年練習して、ようやく発音にリズムが付いてきた。
After six months of practice, my pronunciation finally started to gain rhythm.
5For a planted seedling to take root and become established in the soil.
植え替えた苗木は、思ったより早く根が付いた。
The transplanted sapling took root sooner than expected.
6To accompany or follow someone, or to attach oneself to a teacher or mentor to learn from them.
入社したばかりの頃は、先輩に付いて現場を回った。
When I first joined the company, I went around job sites following a senior colleague.
彼女は有名な陶芸家に付いて修行している。
She is training under a famous potter.
7To side with one party in a conflict, or to belong to a particular group or faction.
兄弟げんかでは、いつも母が弟に付く。
In sibling quarrels, our mother always sides with my younger brother.
選挙が近づき、どの候補に付くか周りが話し始めた。
As the election approached, people around me started discussing which candidate to back.
8For a spirit or malevolent presence to possess or haunt a person or place.
その廃屋には何かが付いていると近所で噂されている。
The neighborhood rumor is that something haunts that abandoned house.
9For a light, heater, or other appliance to turn on, or for a fire to ignite.
スイッチを押すと、暖房がすぐに付いた。
I pressed the switch and the heater turned on right away.
マッチに火が付いたら、そっとろうそくに近づけて。
Once the match catches fire, gently bring it near the candle.
玄関の電気が一晩中付いたままだった。
The entryway light stayed on all night.
10For a discussion or negotiation to be settled, resolved, or concluded.
長い交渉の末、ようやく話が付いた。
After long negotiations, we finally reached an agreement.
その揉め事はもう話が付いたそうだ。
I hear that dispute has already been settled.
11For a name, price, or rating to be formally assigned or given.
新しく生まれた子猫に「モモ」という名前が付いた。
The newborn kitten was given the name "Momo."
その骨董品には驚くほど高い値段が付いていた。
That antique had a surprisingly high price tag on it.
12To sense or become aware of something.
何かがおかしいと、すぐに気が付いた。
I immediately sensed that something was off.
経験を積むうちに、危険を察する勘が付いてきた。
As I gained experience, I developed a sense for detecting danger.
13For good luck to come one's way; used in the phrase 運が付く.
連勝が続いて、すっかり運が付いてきた気がする。
With the winning streak continuing, I feel like luck is really on my side now.
14A suffix attached to a verb's -masu stem or a mimetic word to mean "to become [a state]" (written 付く or づく).
地震で本棚がぐらついた。
The bookshelf wobbled in the earthquake.
会議では意見がばらついて、なかなかまとまらなかった。
Opinions were scattered at the meeting, so it was hard to reach a consensus.