なつく

to become attached (to)

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Also a form of

Meanings

なつく · なずく · なづく also 懐く

  1. godan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)

In sentences

赤あかん坊ぼうが彼かれになついた。 The baby has taken to him. #142215

彼女かのじょはうなずいて答こたえた。 She answered with a nod. #93163

トムはうなずいている。 Tom is nodding. #10617740

私わたしは彼かれを手てなづけています。 I have him eating out of my hand. #153611