Word details

つる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つる.

Dictionary

Entry

攣る痙るIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #29078
1

to cramp; to be cramped; to get a cramp (in)

Examples
怒ったり緊張すると首がつる
I feel the tension in my neck, where it gets sore and stiff.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

crooked, bent

23 strokes

On

レン

Kun

つ.るひ.く

have a cramp

12 strokes

On

ケイ

Kun

つ.るひきつ.る

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