つける

Frequency rank: 874.

Alsoける【つける】ける【つける】ける【つける】

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to attach; to join; to add; to append; to affix; to stick; to glue; to fasten; to sew on; to apply (ointment)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when physically attaching or adding something to an object. It can refer to attaching a sticker, gluing two parts together, or even applying ointment to the skin.

To put up a picture on the wall

to furnish (a house with)word usually written using kana alone
to wear; to put onword usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when talking about putting on clothes or accessories.

It's warm when you wear shoes.

to keep a diary; to make an entryword usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to the act of keeping a diary or making a record of events by writing.

It is a habit to keep a diary every day.

to appraise; to set (a price)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when evaluating or setting a price for something.

It is difficult to set a price for real estate.

to allot; to budget; to assignword usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to the action of allocating or assigning something, such as a task or a resource.

Detailed calculations are necessary when budgeting.

to bring alongsideword usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when bringing something or someone next to or alongside another thing or person.

Please bring one chair next to the table.

to place (under guard or doctor)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to placing someone under the care or supervision of a guard or a doctor.

The injured player was placed under the care of a doctor.

to follow; to shadowword usually written using kana alonesee also 跡をつける

This meaning is used when following someone or something closely.

The spy was shadowing the target.

to load; to give (courage to)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning can refer to loading something onto a vehicle or giving courage or support to someone.

To load luggage onto the truck

to keep (an eye on)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when someone is keeping an eye on something or someone, usually for supervision or surveillance.

Please keep an eye on the car key.

to establish (relations or understanding)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when establishing or building relations or a mutual understanding with others.

By understanding each other, a relationship of trust was established.

to turn on (light)word usually written using kana alonesee also 点ける

This meaning is used when turning on or activating a light or any electrical device.

To turn on the room light

to produce flowers; to produce fruitword usually written using kana aloneof a plant

This meaning refers to the act of plants producing flowers or fruit as part of their growth cycle.

This tree produces many flowers in the spring.

Example sentences297 results

I was the one who scratched it, but this kind of scratch is easy to fix.

Tatoeba

I can place the palms of my hands on the floor without bending my knees.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

つける

Wiktionary

つける

Frequency rank: 874.

Alsoける【つける】ける【つける】ける【つける】

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to attach; to join; to add; to append; to affix; to stick; to glue; to fasten; to sew on; to apply (ointment)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when physically attaching or adding something to an object. It can refer to attaching a sticker, gluing two parts together, or even applying ointment to the skin.

To put up a picture on the wall

to furnish (a house with)word usually written using kana alone
to wear; to put onword usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when talking about putting on clothes or accessories.

It's warm when you wear shoes.

to keep a diary; to make an entryword usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to the act of keeping a diary or making a record of events by writing.

It is a habit to keep a diary every day.

to appraise; to set (a price)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when evaluating or setting a price for something.

It is difficult to set a price for real estate.

to allot; to budget; to assignword usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to the action of allocating or assigning something, such as a task or a resource.

Detailed calculations are necessary when budgeting.

to bring alongsideword usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when bringing something or someone next to or alongside another thing or person.

Please bring one chair next to the table.

to place (under guard or doctor)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning refers to placing someone under the care or supervision of a guard or a doctor.

The injured player was placed under the care of a doctor.

to follow; to shadowword usually written using kana alonesee also 跡をつける

This meaning is used when following someone or something closely.

The spy was shadowing the target.

to load; to give (courage to)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning can refer to loading something onto a vehicle or giving courage or support to someone.

To load luggage onto the truck

to keep (an eye on)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when someone is keeping an eye on something or someone, usually for supervision or surveillance.

Please keep an eye on the car key.

to establish (relations or understanding)word usually written using kana alone

This meaning is used when establishing or building relations or a mutual understanding with others.

By understanding each other, a relationship of trust was established.

to turn on (light)word usually written using kana alonesee also 点ける

This meaning is used when turning on or activating a light or any electrical device.

To turn on the room light

to produce flowers; to produce fruitword usually written using kana aloneof a plant

This meaning refers to the act of plants producing flowers or fruit as part of their growth cycle.

This tree produces many flowers in the spring.

Example sentences297 results

I was the one who scratched it, but this kind of scratch is easy to fix.

Tatoeba

I can place the palms of my hands on the floor without bending my knees.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

つける

Wiktionary

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N1常用

意pickling; soak; moisten; steep

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