- tsukiau to associate with, to keep company with, to go out with, to go steady with, to get on with; to go along with, to follow someone's lead, to accompany someone, to compromise
Used in everyday conversation to describe dating someone or spending time with friends/acquaintances; distinct from 'suru' (do) which is less specific.
彼女と付き合っている。
Kanojo to tsukiatte iru.
I am going out with her.
友達と付き合って買い物に行った。
Tomodachi to tsukiatte kaimono ni itta.
I accompanied my friend to go shopping.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'tsukiou' meaning 'to keep company' but 'tsukiau' implies a romantic or deeper relationship.
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