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Frequency: 912
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

belong
genus
subordinate official
affiliated

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゾク
ショク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さかん
つく
やから
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さっか
つき

Common Words

ょぞく
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
~の Adj.
Freq #2611
1

belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)

Examples
私はどのクラブにも所属していない。
I don't belong to any club.
んぞく
Noun
Freq #3669
1

metal

Examples
鉄は最も有用な金属です。
Iron is the most useful metal.
くす
Intransitive
Freq #5572
1

Suru verb - special class

to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to

Examples
彼女はテニス部に属している
She belongs to the tennis club.
くせい
Freq #8173
1

Common noun

attribute; property

Examples
普通は、id属性とname属性に同じ値を割り当てます。(訳注:異なっていても構わないが便宜上同じ値を割り当てるという事)
Usually the id and name attributes have the same value applied. (N.B. Not because it matters if they differ but just as a matter of convenience.)
2

Common noun; Computing

attribute

3

Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix

alignment (in a role-playing game)

4

Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix; Video games

element (of an enemy or attack); type (of dealt damage); affinity

5

Slang; Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix; In manga, anime, etc.

(character) type

6

Slang; Noun, used as a suffix

fondness (for); fetish

んぞく
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #9720
1

exclusive; attached to; specialist

Examples
特典の一つとして専属運転手がお客様に一人ずつ着きます。
Special services include a personal driver for each guest.
眷族
んぞく
Noun
Freq #11316
1

(one's) family; dependents; household

2

follower; retainer; underling

んぞくおん
Noun
Freq #11562
1

metallic sound; metallic clank

ょくぞく
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
~の Adj.
Freq #11676
1

direct control; direct supervision

Examples
私が直属の上司になります。
She will report directly to me.
いぞく
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #11912
1

assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)

Examples
営業マンだって、リストラ予備軍に配属されないように必死な訳です。
After all, even salesmen are desperate to avoid being targeted for downsizing.
んぞくせい
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #12773
1

made of metal; metallic

Examples
それは木製ですか、それとも金属製ですか。
Is it made of wood or metal?
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