English–Japanese
“take to” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinatsuku
Example
子どもが新しい先生になつきます。ko do mo ga atara shi i sen sei ni na tsu ki ma su
The child takes to the new teacher.
How to say “take to” in Japanese
“Take to” in Japanese is なつく (natsuku).
Expresses the process of growing comfortable with and attached to a person through familiarity and trust.
Example sentences with なつく
保護した子猫が、数日で私たちになつきました。ho go shi ta ko neko ga sū jitsu de watashi ta chi ni na tsu ki ma shi ta
The rescued kitten took to us within a few days.
Tips for using なつく
- The Japanese verb なつく (natsuku) commonly applies to children and animals, while English take to can also describe liking a hobby, place, or activity.