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つきまとう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つきまとう.
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Entry
1
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along
Examples
あの事故には何かなぞめいたものがつきまとっている。
There is something mysterious about the accident.
2
to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
Examples
悲しい思い出がいつもその子につきまとっている。
Sad memories always haunt the child.
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