godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Physical clinging or holding fast to something, often for support or to avoid falling.
子供が母親の腕に取り付いて離れない。
The child clings to the mother's arm and won't let go.
崖に取
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.
両力士は立ち上がるとすぐに取り付いた。
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.
新しいプロジェクトに取り付く。
I set about the new project.
彼は難問に取り付いた。
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.
彼は悪霊に取り付かれたようだ。
He seems to be possessed by an evil spirit.
妙な考えに取り付かれて眠れなかった。
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.
警察はようやく事件の手がかりに取り付いた。
The police finally got a lead on the case.