身につく みにつく Also written 身に付く Meanings Expression, Godan verb to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit) to retain See also: 悪銭身に付かず (あくせんみにつかず). Kanji 身 body. Read as み. Common phrases 自然と身につく 習慣が身につく 能力が身につく 技術が身につく Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists