Jiten beta

引(ひ)っ張(ぱ)る
Rank #1,997

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
    1. to pull; to draw; to pull tight
  • 2. to string (lines); to run (cable); to stretch
  • 3. to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve)
  • 4. to drag; to haul; to tow
  • 5. to lead (e.g. one's followers)
  • 6. to take someone somewhere (e.g. a suspect to the police)
  • 7. to tempt into joining; to strongly invite to join
  • 8. to delay; to prolong
  • 9. to lengthen the pronunciation (of a word)
  • 10. to quote; to cite; to reference
  • 11. to pull the ball
  • 12. to wear; to put on

Readings

引っ張る
(85%)
引っぱる
(8%)
ひっぱる
(5%)
引張る
(<0.1%)
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