懐く
なつく
natsuku
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 32 - JLPT N3
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
保護された子犬はすぐに飼育員に懐いた。
ほごされたこいぬはすぐにしいくいんになついた。
The rescued puppy quickly became attached to its keeper.
Kanji in this word
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 Jul 25, 2026
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