Illustration: In a small animal shelter, a caretaker tries to take one step toward the supply cupboard, but a kitten follows so closely that its cheek stays pressed against their trouser cuff.

なつく

natsuku

to become attached to

Often used of children or animals becoming attached to someone. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

この犬いぬはこの猫ねこよりも私わたしたちになつく。
This dog is more attached to us than this cat.
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赤あかん坊ぼうが彼かれになついた。
The baby has taken to him.
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子供達こどもたちはじきに新あたらしい先生せんせいになついた。
The children soon became attached to their new teacher.
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