godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Physical sense of grabbing or sticking tightly to something, often with a nuance of not letting go.
子供が母親の腕に取っ付いて離れない。
The child clung to his mother's arm and wouldn't let go.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used when starting a task or activity, often with determination or eagerness. Commonly followed by a verb in the te-form or a noun marked with に.
彼は新しいプロジェクトに取っ付いた。
He set about the new project.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used for illnesses, demons, or strong emotions that seize a person. Often carries a negative or supernatural connotation.
風邪が取っ付いてなかなか治らない。
A cold has taken hold of me and just won't go away.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Refers to initiating contact or engaging with a person, sometimes with a nuance of difficulty or reluctance.
あの上司には取っ付きにくい。
That boss is hard to approach.