Japanese symbol for “adhere”
付く
つく
Romaji: tsuku
to be attached; to be connected with; to adhere; to stick
In Japanese, adhere is 付く, read つく (tsuku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5k, vi to be attached; to be connected with; to adhere; to stick; to cling
- v5k, vi to remain imprinted; to scar; to stain; to dye
- v5k, vi to bear (fruit, interest, etc.)
- v5k, vi to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
- v5k, vi to take root
- v5k, vi to accompany; to attend; to follow; to study with
Written forms: 付く、附く. Readings: つく.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “adhere”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 張り付く | はりつく haritsuku | to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to) |
| 関わる | かかわる kakawaru | to stick (to); to adhere (to); to be particular (about) |
| 着する | ちゃくする chakusuru | to adhere |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 付近 | ふきん fukin | neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity |
| 付属 | ふぞく fuzoku | being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to) |
| 付き合い | つきあい tsukiai | association; socializing; socialising |
| 受付 | うけつけ uketsuke | reception (desk); information desk; receptionist |
| 寄付 | きふ kifu | contribution; donation |
| 日付 | ひづけ hizuke | date; dating |
See also: Chinese symbol for “adhere”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.