Translation of Japanese word "付き合う" to English
付き合う
つきあう
[tsukiau]
IPA: /tsukiɑu/
Meaning
VerbTo note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
How to use
付き合う (tsukiau) — 'to date / go out with / keep company'. Group 1. 彼女と付き合う — date a girlfriend. 付き合いがいい — good companion / sociable.
🇬🇧 English
to date / go out with
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 付き合う
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つきあう
Romaji Transcription: tsukiau
Example Sentences
彼は彼女と付き合っている。
かれはかのじょとつきあっている。
He is dating her.
彼女は彼と付き合うのをやめた。
かのじょはかれとつきあうのをやめた。
She stopped dating him.
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Common phrases
- 交際する— to date / associate with (formal)
- 買い物に付き合う— to go shopping together / keep company
Frequency rank: #427 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "付き合う" mean?▼
The Japanese word "付き合う" means "to date / go out with" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "付き合う"?▼
The word "付き合う" is read as "つきあう" (tsukiau). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Often used when going to the movies with friends.".
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