引
Kanji · N4
引 / pull
Kanji for pull, tug, or jerk.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひ.く、ひ.ける | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
引 carries the meaning pull, tug, or jerk.
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Common compounds with 引
綱引きつなひきtug of war
引き裂くひきさくto tear up / to tear off / to rip up
引き算ひきざんsubtraction
引くひくto pull / to tug / to lead
引き分けひきわけdraw / tie game
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