Japanese Word · Intermediate
しがみつく
cling to
Pronunciation: [ɕiɡa̠mʲit͡sɨ̥kɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "cling to".
Example
母親にしがみつく
to cling to one's mother
Practice tips
- Practice しがみつく 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.