取(と)り付(つ)ける

とりつける
verb (ichidan)
to install, to attach
1. to install, to attach, to fit
To install equipment or attach something to a fixed position. Often used for mounting devices, fixtures, or appliances.
エアコンを取(と)り付(つ)ける工事(こうじ)をした。
We had the air conditioner installed.
棚(たな)を壁(かべ)に取(と)り付(つ)けた。
I attached the shelf to the wall.
2. to secure, to obtain (an appointment/promise)
To successfully obtain an appointment, meeting, or promise from someone.
社長(しゃちょう)との面会(めんかい)の約束(やくそく)を取(と)り付(つ)けた。
I secured an appointment for a meeting with the president.

TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive). Intransitive pair: 取(と)り付(つ)く.

COMPOUND VERB: Formed from 取(と)る (to take) + 付(つ)ける (to attach).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • エアコンを取(と)り付(つ)ける (install an air conditioner)
  • 棚(たな)を取(と)り付(つ)ける (install a shelf)
  • センサーを取(と)り付(つ)ける (install a sensor)
  • 約束(やくそく)を取(と)り付(つ)ける (secure a promise)
  • アポを取(と)り付(つ)ける (secure an appointment)

RELATED: 取(と)り外(はず)す (to remove/detach) is the opposite action.

Related Words

Pair verb: 取(と)り付(つ)く (intransitive)
Antonym: 取(と)り外(はず)す (opposite)
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Added 2026.1.18 16:17 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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