Jiten beta

取(と)り付(つ)く
Rank #31,968

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb
    1. to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to
  • 2. to grapple
  • 3. to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake
  • 4. to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
  • 5. to obtain a clue; to get a lead

Readings

取りつく
(54%)
とりつく
(30%)
取り付く
(14%)
取付く
(<0.1%)
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