To Arrive
intransitive verb, godan verb
This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. Remember how 着 can also mean arrive? This is the verb version of that meaning, so it means to arrive.
This uses a different kun'yomi reading than the one you just learned, but 着く (つく) has the same reading as 付く (to be attached). Because when arrive somewhere, it's like you're finally attached to your destination.
If that connection doesn't quite click, here's another mnemonic:
You wanted to arrive on time but you showed up late. How late were you? Two (つ) hours and two minutes late, to be exact.
東京に着く
to arrive in Tokyo
ホテルに着く
to arrive at a hotel
家に着く
to arrive at home
今、成田空港に着きました。
I've just arrived at Narita Airport.
着く時間が分かったら、またラインして。
Once you know your arrival time, message me on LINE again.
電車が時間通りに着かなかったんです。
The train didn't arrive on time.