English–Japanese

“cling to” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisugaru

Example

母の腕にすがります。haha no ude ni su ga ri ma su

I cling to my mother's arm.

Illustration for すがる (cling to)

How to say “cling to” in Japanese

“Cling to” in Japanese is すがる (sugaru).

Expresses attachment to a source of support, ranging from gripping an object to depending heavily on a person.

Full entry for すがる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with すがる

転んだ子どもは、父親の足にすがりました。koro n da ko do mo wa chichi oya no ashi ni su ga ri ma shi ta

The child who fell clung to his father's leg.

Tips for using すがる

  • When すがる (sugaru) refers to depending on someone, it often carries a stronger sense of desperation than the English phrase rely on.

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