すがりつく

Frequency rank: 15,079. – 15,130. (for form 縋りつく: 14,696. – 14,727.)

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hugword usually written using kana alone

Forms

すがりつくFrequency rank: 15,079. – 15,130.
縋りつく【すがりつく】Frequency rank: 14,696. – 14,727.
縋り付く【すがりつく】Frequency rank: 14,728. – 14,778.
すがり付く【すがりつく】Frequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to cling to

This meaning is used to describe a physical action of holding onto something closely, often with the intent of not letting go, whether it be an object or a person.

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She clung to him out of fear.

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The child clung to his mother and wouldn’t let go.

to depend on

This meaning conveys a reliance or dependence on someone or something for support, help, or stability, often in a metaphorical sense.

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He always depends on his friends.

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In times of economic instability, citizens often depend on the government.

to embrace

This meaning refers to the act of holding someone closely in one's arms as a way of showing affection, warmth, or acceptance.

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He embraced her tightly.

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After being apart, they embraced when they reunited.

to hug

Similar to embrace, this meaning emphasizes the physical act of putting one's arms around another person or object, often indicating comfort or love.

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His friend hugged him as soon as he found him.

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She gently hugged her dog to show affection.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hugto cling to someoneto cling to emotionsto cling to loveto cling to hopeto cling to the pastようwords that cling to youようa feeling of dependenceto cling to lonelinessto depend on those around youto hug tightly as if clinging

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

3 results

1. 、まい。

My daughter held on to my coat sleeve and would not let me go.

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2. 、。

During the Middle Ages, astronomers had clung to the theory of a Greek philosopher.

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