Quick answer
付 is the kanji for "Adhere". A common reading is つ.ける (tsukeru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Adhere
Also : Attach · Append · Refer to
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 付 represents 'ADHERE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of adhere.
On-reading: ふ — remember this sound by associating it with adhere. Kun-reading: つ.ける.
Example Sentences
メールに添付ファイルを送りました。
めーるにてんぷふぁいるをおくりました。
I sent an email with an attachment.
気を付けて受け取ってください。
きをつけてうけとってください。
Please be careful when receiving it.
Vocabulary using 付
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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