懐(なつ)く

Part of Speech

Verb 1

Meaning

to become attached; to become affectionate

Example Sentences

  • 友(とも)だちの犬(いぬ)が、私(わたし)に全然(ぜんぜん)懐(なつ)かない。いつも吠(ほ)えられる。
    My friend's dog never gets attached to me. It always barks.
  • 人(ひと)によく懐(なつ)く動物(どうぶつ)を、飼(か)いたいと思(おも)う。
    I want to raise an animal that gets fond of people.

Tags

JLPT N1