Word Meaning 懐く

なずく nazuku

懐く is read as なずく (nazuku) and means to become attached (to).

Meaning

English

  1. to become attached (to)
  2. to take (to)
  3. to become affectionate (with)
  4. to be tamed
  5. to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally)
  6. to become intimate (with)

Reading

Kana

なずく

Romaji

nazuku

Writing Variants

  • 懐く なつく natsuku
  • 懐く なづく nazuku

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 17 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 準2級 Related Words 動物,ペット,愛玩動物,懐かない Rank 138059 Priority V

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