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付け回す (つけまわす) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
follow persistently ; shadow ; hound
Implies following someone around in an annoying or persistent way, often with a negative connotation. Can be used for physical tailing or obsessive attention.
せい
を
付つ
け
回まわ
す
事じ
件けん
が
増ふ
え
て
いる
。
Incidents of stalkers shadowing women are increasing.
Written forms 付つ け 回まわ す Usage 10%
つけまわす Usage 54%
All-kana spelling; used when avoiding kanji or for clarity.
つけ 回まわ す Usage 29%
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; common in everyday writing.
尾つ け 回まわ す Usage 6%
search-only kanji form
Search-only variant with 尾 (tail), emphasizing following.
Kanji 付 adhere, attach, refer to 尾 tail, end, counter for fish Similar words 追お いかける 追いかける is a general verb for chasing or pursuing, while 付け回す emphasizes persistent, often unwanted following.
尾び 行こう する 尾行する is more formal and often used for detective work or surveillance, whereas 付け回す has a stronger nuance of annoyance or harassment.
Etymology Compound of 付ける (tsukeru, 'to attach') + 回す (mawasu, 'to turn, to go around'), literally 'to attach and go around', giving the sense of following persistently.
