手が付く · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 手が付く | 手が付かない |
| Polite | 手が付きます | 手が付きません |
| Past polite | 手が付きました | 手が付きませんでした |
| Past | 手が付いた | 手が付かなかった |
| Te-form | 手が付いて | 手が付かないで |
| Desire | 手が付きたい | 手が付きたくない |
| Potential | 手が付ける | 手が付けない |
| Passive | 手が付かれる | 手が付かれない |
| Causative | 手が付かせる | 手が付かせない |
| Causative passive | 手が付かせられるalso 手が付かされる | 手が付かせられないalso 手が付かされない |
| Volitional | 手が付こう | |
| Polite volitional | 手が付きましょう | |
| Imperative | 手が付け | 手が付くな |
| Conditional | 手が付けば | 手が付かなければ |
| Tara conditional | 手が付いたら | 手が付かなかったら |
start using; get to use something new
Often used when someone begins to use a new tool, resource, or method, implying a first-time or initial engagement. Can carry a nuance of finally getting around to using something.
I haven't started using the new computer yet.
He finally got around to using that reference material.
get sexually involved with a female subordinate
Euphemistic or indirect expression for a superior becoming sexually involved with a female subordinate. Often implies an abuse of power or inappropriate workplace relationship. Rare and context-specific.
Rumors spread that the boss got sexually involved with a subordinate.