Word details

くくる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くくる.

Dictionary

Entry

くる括るTransitiveGodan verbFreq #14185
1

Word usually written using kana alone

to tie up; to tie together; to bind; to bundle; to fasten

Examples
書類は全部テープでくくられて金庫におさめられた。
All the papers were taped up and kept in the safe.
2

Word usually written using kana alone; Also written as 縊る

to hang (oneself)

3

Word usually written using kana alone

to summarize; to put (it all) together; to consolidate

4

Word usually written using kana alone

to estimate; to expect

5

Word usually written using kana alone

to tie-dye

6

Archaic

to detain; to check; to restrain

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict

9 strokesFrequency 1,026JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カツ

Kun

くく.る

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