Japanese Word · Intermediate
取っ付き
beginning
Pronunciation: [to̞t̚t͡sɨkʲi]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "beginning".
Example
私が三度目に帰国したのは、それからまた一年経った夏の取付でした。
The third time I returned to the country was at the beginning of summer a year later.
Practice tips
- Practice 取っ付き out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.