to cling
01
しがみつく, しっかりつかまる
to tightly hold on to someone or something
Transitive: to cling to sth
例
She clung to the safety railing as she looked down from the balcony.
彼女はバルコニーから下を見ながら安全手すりにしがみついた。
The cat clung to the tree branch, reluctant to come down.
猫は木の枝にしがみつき、降りるのを嫌がった。
02
しがみつく, くっつく
to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach
Transitive: to cling to sth
例
The wet clothes clung to her body, making her feel uncomfortable and chilled.
濡れた服が彼女の体にくっついて、不快で寒く感じさせた。
The ivy clung to the side of the building, adding a touch of greenery to the brick facade.
ツタは建物の側面に張り付いて、レンガの外装に緑のアクセントを加えていた。
03
しがみつく, 頼る
to rely heavily on another person for support, validation, or a sense of security
Transitive: to cling to sb
例
After the breakup, she clung to her best friend, relying on them for emotional stability.
別れた後、彼女は親友にしがみつき、情緒的な安定を彼らに頼りました。
He clung to his partner, constantly seeking validation and reassurance of their love.
彼はパートナーにしがみつき、常に彼らの愛の確認と安心を求めていた。
Cling
01
a type of fruit, particularly a peach, in which the flesh sticks tightly to the stone or pit
例
She preferred cling peaches for making preserves.
The recipe calls for ripe cling fruit.
