つきもの
Meanings
Noun
1. natural accompaniment; inseparable pair; something that naturally goes with (another thing) (Usually kana)
2. inevitable aspect (of something); part and parcel; something that unavoidably comes with (another thing) (Usually kana)
3. supplementary printed insert (in a book or magazine); appendix; book cover; obi strip (Usually kana)
Other spellings
付き物つき物
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
つきもの
Examples12
人生
Life is full of ups and downs.
人生
Accidents will happen.
白
White wine is the usual companion of fish.
犠牲
Sacrifices are inevitable.
愛
There's no love without jealousy.
戦争
The accompaniments of the war are misery and sorrow.