情じょうがわく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

develop feelings; become attached

Describes the gradual emergence of affection, sympathy, or emotional attachment toward someone or something. Often used when feelings grow naturally over time.

• 一いっ緒しょに過すごすうちに、彼かの女じょに情じょうがわいてきた。

  As we spent time together, I gradually developed feelings for her.

• 長なが年ねん飼かっている犬いぬには情じょうがわくものだ。

  You naturally become attached to a dog you've kept for many years.