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“sticking” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifuchaku

Example

ほこりが服に付着しています。ho ko ri ga fuku ni fu chaku shi te i ma su

Dust is sticking to clothes.

Illustration for 付着 (sticking)

How to say “sticking” in Japanese

“Sticking” in Japanese is 付着 (fuchaku).

Expresses a substance or object settling onto another surface and staying there.

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

Example sentences with 付着

油の付着を防ぐには、使用後に容器をよく洗います。abura no fu chaku o fuse gu ni wa shi yō go ni yō ki o yo ku ara i ma su

To prevent oil from sticking, wash the container well after use.

Tips for using 付着

  • 付着 (fuchaku) is common in formal or technical descriptions of dust, stains, and other material on a surface, whereas 付く (tsuku) is more usual in everyday conversation.

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