肉にくがつく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

gain weight; put on weight

Neutral expression for gaining body weight, often used when someone has become noticeably heavier or when describing weight gain as a result of lifestyle.

• 最さい近きん、運うん動どう不ぶ足そくで肉にくがついてきた。

  Lately, I've been putting on weight from lack of exercise.

• この料りょう理りはおいしくて、つい肉にくがつく。

  This food is so delicious that I end up gaining weight.