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付き合う
tsukiau
Description
「付き合う」は、だれかと恋人になったり、時間を一緒に過ごしたりすることです。友だちの買い物や食事に一緒に行くときにも使います。
"付き合う" means to become someone's boyfriend or girlfriend, or to spend time together. It is also used when going shopping or eating out with friends.
Meanings
付き合うtsukiau
to go out with; to date someone
彼女と三年付き合っています。
I've been dating her for three years.
付き合うtsukiau
to keep company; to accompany someone
買い物に付き合ってくれる?
Will you come shopping with me?
付き合うtsukiau
to associate with; to socialize with
となりの人と長く付き合っています。
I've had a long relationship with the person next door.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 付く (to attach) + 合う (mutual action), so "to attach to each other."
- Nuance
the particle と marks the partner; 交際する is a more formal synonym.
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