JLPT N4 Elementary
付いてくる
To follow, come along, or be included with something.
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Other forms
ついてくる very common kana form
ついてきます polite form
ついてきた plain past
ついてきて te-form
1 Verb
To follow / come along
Describes the action of someone or something trailing the speaker or moving toward the speaker’s current position.
Example
公園 を 散歩 して いたら 、 知らない 犬 が 付いて きた 。
When I was walking in the park, a dog I didn't know started following me.
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2 Verb
To be included / come with
Indicates that an ancillary item, bonus, or condition is attached to a primary object or service.
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