懐く
なつく
natsuku
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
懐く (なつく (natsuku)) means "to become attached". It is read なつく (natsuku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to become attached
Also : to be tamed · to take (to) · to hold · to embrace · to snuggle
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Example Sentences
私は懐きます。
わたしはなつきます。
I can hold in one's arms.
まいにち、懐きます。
まいにち、なつきます。
I like to hold in one's arms.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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