付(つ)き物(もの)

つきもの
noun
inseparable part, inevitable companion
abstract
1. inseparable part, inevitable companion
Something that naturally or inevitably accompanies something else. Used to express that a certain thing is an expected or unavoidable part of a situation.
Failure is an inevitable part of growth.
花見(はなみ)にお酒(さけ)は付(つ)き物(もの)だ。
Sake is an essential part of cherry blossom viewing.
新(あたら)しいことを始(はじ)めるときは、不安(ふあん)は付(つ)き物(もの)だから、あまり気(き)にしなくていい。
Anxiety is an inevitable part of starting something new, so you don't need to worry about it too much.

付(つ)き物(もの) expresses that something is a natural or unavoidable companion to something else.

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Usage

Used for things considered a natural, expected, or inseparable accompaniment to something else; the companion thing is not necessarily unwelcome, though it is often accepted with some resignation.