懐く

なつく

to become attached (to), to take (to), to become affectionate (with), to be tamed, to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally), to become intimate (with)

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:: Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji:: natsuku

Example Sentences

子どもが懐くのは早いから、早く寝かせた方がいい。

Children become attached quickly, so it's better to put them to bed early.

懐く子どもは、母親に懐く子どもは、可愛いと感じる。

Children who become attached to their mothers are cute.