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取り付く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 取り付く.
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Entry
1
to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to
Examples
メイドは客を一人一人大声でとりついた。
The maid announced each guest.
2
to grapple
3
to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake
4
Also written as 取り憑く
to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
5
to obtain a clue; to get a lead
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