Translation guide
Expresses the idea of becoming emotionally attached to someone or something, or physically attached/fastened. The most common focus is emotional bonding.
To grow fond of or develop a bond with a person, pet, or thing.
A common and natural way to say you become emotionally attached. Literally 'attachment wells up'.
When you use something for a long time, you become attached to it.
Used when a person or animal becomes attached to someone, often implying they seek affection or follow them around. Common for pets and children.
The puppy has become very attached to me.
Implies that feelings of affection or sympathy have grown, often despite initial intentions. Common when you didn't plan to get attached.
While fostering the child, I became attached to them.
A slightly more formal or written way to say you have an attachment. Often used for objects, places, or abstract things.
He is deeply attached to his hometown.
Means you have a deep emotional connection or sentimental value attached to something. Often used for possessions with memories.
I'm particularly attached to this guitar.
To become fastened, stuck, or joined to something physically.
A casual, everyday word for sticking or clinging to something. Can be used for objects, people, or abstract things.
Gum became attached to my shoe.
A formal or technical term for adhering or sticking to a surface. Used in scientific or written contexts.
Bacteria became attached to the wound.
Means to stick firmly or cling to, often with a nuance of being plastered or pasted on. Can be used for posters, wet clothes, etc.
Technical term for bonding or gluing. Used in manufacturing or chemistry.
The parts became attached with adhesive.
To become affiliated with or join an organization, or to feel a sense of belonging.
Standard verb for belonging to or being affiliated with a group, company, or institution.
He became attached to a new department.
Can mean to be assigned to or join a person/group, often in a supporting role. E.g., a secretary attached to a manager.
Formal term for being assigned or posted to a specific department or location, often in a company or military context.
愛着がわく is a general emotional attachment to people, animals, or things. なつく specifically describes the behavior of someone (often a child or animal) becoming affectionate and clingy toward a particular person.
Directly translating 'become attached' as 付属になる or アタッチされる is unnatural. Use the expressions above depending on context.
濡れたシャツが背中に張り付いた。
The wet shirt became attached to my back.
A bodyguard is attached to him.
The new employee became attached to the sales department.