つきまとう
Frequency rank: 18,778. – 18,875. (for form 付きまとう: 14,263. – 14,312.)
- to follow around; to shadow; to tag alongword usually written using kana alone
- to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow oneword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This meaning describes the act of physically or metaphorically following someone closely, often with the implication of being annoying or unwelcome.
Generated: This meaning refers to a persistent feeling or memory that lingers and can be distressing or unsettling, similar to how a ghost might haunt a person.