取り付く · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 取り付く | 取り付かない |
| Polite | 取り付きます | 取り付きません |
| Past polite | 取り付きました | 取り付きませんでした |
| Past | 取り付いた | 取り付かなかった |
| Te-form | 取り付いて | 取り付かないで |
| Desire | 取り付きたい | 取り付きたくない |
| Potential | 取り付ける | 取り付けない |
| Passive | 取り付かれる | 取り付かれない |
| Causative | 取り付かせる | 取り付かせない |
| Causative passive | 取り付かせられるalso 取り付かされる | 取り付かせられないalso 取り付かされない |
| Volitional | 取り付こう | |
| Polite volitional | 取り付きましょう | |
| Imperative | 取り付け | 取り付くな |
| Conditional | 取り付けば | 取り付かなければ |
| Tara conditional | 取り付いたら | 取り付かなかったら |
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Physical clinging or holding fast to something, often for support or to avoid falling.
The child clings to the mother's arm and won't let go.
He clung to the cliff and climbed desperately.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
grapple; wrestle
Used in sumo or fighting contexts for grappling with an opponent; also metaphorically for tackling a problem.
The two sumo wrestlers grappled as soon as they stood up.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
To start a task or project with determination; often used with 仕事, 研究, 問題, etc.
I set about the new project.
He tackled the difficult problem.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Supernatural or obsessive possession; an evil spirit, idea, or feeling takes hold of someone. Often written 取り憑く.
He seems to be possessed by an evil spirit.
I was haunted by a strange idea and couldn't sleep.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
get a clue; obtain a lead
Used in detective or investigation contexts; finding a starting point or lead. Often in the phrase 手がかりに取り付く.
The police finally got a lead on the case.
Used specifically for the 'possess/haunt' sense; 憑く conveys the supernatural nuance.