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取りつく

とりつく

Readings

とりつく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vito cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to
  2. 2.
    v5k, vito grapple
  3. 3.
    v5k, vito set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake
  4. 4.
    v5k, vito possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
  5. 5.
    v5k, vito obtain a clue; to get a lead

Kanji breakdown

N48 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

メイドは客を一人一人大声でとりついた。

The maid announced each guest.

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取りつくとりつく

to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of

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