How do you say "to stick" in Japanese?

貼り付ける

hari tsukeru

Verb Kanji

In Japanese, "to stick" is 貼り付ける (hari tsukeru).

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Pronunciation

貼り付ける is written using kanji. Romanised as hari tsukeru, it sounds roughly like "hah-ree-tsoo-keh-roo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

The verb 貼り付ける combines 貼 (to paste or stick) with a directional suffix. The kanji 貼 shows attaching something to a surface with adhesive.

Example sentence

彼は上手に貼り付けます。

Kare wa jouzu ni hari tsukemasu.

He to sticks well.

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How to remember 貼り付ける

Using glue or tape to attach. Picture sticking a label or poster flat onto a wall.

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Questions about 貼り付ける

How do you pronounce 貼り付ける?

貼り付ける is romanised as hari tsukeru. Say it roughly like "hah-ree-tsoo-keh-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 貼り付ける formal or casual?

貼り付ける is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 貼り付ける written in Japanese?

貼り付ける is written using kanji. The verb 貼り付ける combines 貼 (to paste or stick) with a directional suffix.

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