つきもの

Also written 付き物, つき物

Meanings

1. Noun natural accompaniment; inseparable pair; something that naturally goes with (another thing)
2. inevitable aspect (of something); part and parcel; something that unavoidably comes with (another thing)
3. supplementary printed insert (in a book or magazine); appendix; book cover; obi strip

Example sentences

• 愛に嫉妬はつきもの。
  There's no love without jealousy.
• 飢饉に病気はつきものだ。
  Disease and famine go together.
• 欧州への飛行には疲労がつきものである。
  Fatigue follows a flight to Europe.
• 人生に事故はつきもの。
  Accidents will happen.
• 人生に災難は付き物。
  Accidents will happen.

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