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

野良猫が警戒心を解き、ついに私に懐いてくれた。

The stray cat let its guard down and finally became attached to me.

厳しい上司だったが、仕事を共にするうちに次第に懐いてきた。

Although he was a strict boss, he gradually became attached to me as we worked together.