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'.
長く使っていると、その物に愛着がわいてきます。
When you use something for a long time, you become attached to it.
To become fastened, stuck, or joined to something physically.
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.
彼は新しい部署に所属することになった。
He became attached to a new department.
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.
Used when a person or animal becomes attached to someone, often implying they seek affection or follow them around. Common for pets and children.
子犬が私にとてもなついている。
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.
里親として預かっているうちに、その子に情が移ってしまった。
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.
彼は故郷に強い愛着を持っている。
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.
このギターには特別な思い入れがある。
I'm particularly attached to this guitar.
A casual, everyday word for sticking or clinging to something. Can be used for objects, people, or abstract things.
ガムが靴にくっついた。
Gum became attached to my shoe.
A formal or technical term for adhering or sticking to a surface. Used in scientific or written contexts.
細菌が傷口に付着した。
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.
濡れたシャツが背中に張り付いた。
The wet shirt became attached to my back.
Technical term for bonding or gluing. Used in manufacturing or chemistry.
部品が接着剤で接着された。
The parts became attached with adhesive.
Can mean to be assigned to or join a person/group, often in a supporting role. E.g., a secretary attached to a manager.
彼にはボディーガードが付いている。
A bodyguard is attached to him.
Formal term for being assigned or posted to a specific department or location, often in a company or military context.
新入社員が営業部に配属された。
The new employee became attached to the sales department.