Meaning and Usage
The verb 取り付ける (とりつける) means "to install" or "to attach" something physically to another object or surface. It is commonly used when talking about installing equipment, fixtures, or devices such as air conditioners, safety devices, or furniture fittings.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 取り付ける in contexts involving home improvement, machinery, or safety measures. It implies a deliberate action of fixing or mounting something securely.
Collocations and Patterns
- 取り付ける + もの (e.g., エアコンを取り付ける): installing a device or appliance
- 壁に取り付ける: attaching to a wall
- 安全装置を取り付ける: installing safety equipment
Register and Politeness
This verb is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When speaking politely, it is often combined with ます-form: 取り付けます.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 取り付ける with 取り入れる (to adopt, to incorporate) because both start with 取り. Remember 取り付ける is physical installation or attachment, while 取り入れる is more abstract, like adopting ideas or methods.