Jiten beta

つる
Rank #33,583

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
    1. to hang; to suspend; to sling; to wear (e.g. a sword); to put up (e.g. a shelf)
  • 2. to hang oneself
  • 3. to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth
  • Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb, usually written using kana
    4. to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
  • 5. to pucker (e.g. of a seam); to be pulled tight

Readings

吊る
(81%)
つる
(18%)
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