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つる

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

Noun
Freq #16358
1

Word usually written using kana alone

vine; bine; tendril; runner

2

bow; temple arm; sidepiece; lug arm; earpiece; part of a pair of glasses that goes over the ear

3

connections; contacts; influence; financial supporter

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

vine
tendril
influence
connections
good offices
spread
sprawl
thrive
rampant
powerful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マン
バン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はびこ.る
つる
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