Translation of Japanese word "着く" to English
着く
つく
[tsuku]
IPA: /tsɯkɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo reach; to get to a certain place.
How to use
着く (tsuku) — 'to arrive'. Group 1. 駅に着く — arrive at the station. 目的地に着く — arrive at the destination.
🇬🇧 English
to arrive
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 着く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つく
Romaji Transcription: tsuku
Example Sentences
こんだははなしただっています
こんだははなしただっています
I will arrive.
こんだははなしただっています。
こんだははなしただっています。
I have arrived.
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Common phrases
- 〜に着く— to arrive at ~
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Frequency rank: #337 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "着く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "着く" means "to arrive" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "着く"?▼
The word "着く" is read as "つく" (tsuku). 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: "Used to indicate arrival.".
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