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ついてる

also: ついている

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

1

expression, ichidan verb

be lucky; be in luck

usually written using kana alone

Common casual expression meaning 'I'm lucky' or 'things are going well'. Often used as a standalone phrase.

See also: 付く (つく)

今日きょうは本ほん当とうについてる！
I'm really lucky today!
宝たからくじ

が

当あ

たっ

た

。

つい

てる

なあ

。

I won the lottery. I'm so lucky.

2

expression, ichidan verb

be attached; have; be included; come with

usually written using kana alone

Literal meaning: something is attached, included, or present. Often used for features, accessories, or conditions.

See also: 付く (つく)

このスマホにはカバーがついてる。
This smartphone comes with a case.
条じょう件けんがついている。
There are conditions attached.

Written forms

付ついてる
Kanji spelling is possible but less common; may be used for the literal 'attached' sense.
ついている
Full form; slightly more formal or written than ついてる.
付ついている
Full kanji form; can be used for the literal 'attached' sense.
ツイてる
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling used for the 'lucky' sense, often in casual or emphatic contexts.

Kanji

付adhere, attach, refer to

Similar words

付つく
The base verb meaning 'to be attached'. ついてる is the contracted progressive form, often used idiomatically for 'lucky'.
ラッキー
Loanword meaning 'lucky'. More direct and casual than ついてる, which has a native Japanese feel.

Etymology

Contracted form of ついている, the progressive form of 付く (to be attached). The 'lucky' sense likely derives from the idea of good fortune 'attaching' to a person.