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吊る

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

Godan verb
Freq #4784
1

Transitive verb

to hang; to suspend; to sling; to wear (e.g. a sword); to put up (e.g. a shelf)

2

Transitive verb; In the form 首を吊る

to hang oneself

3

Transitive verb; Sumo

to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth

4

Word usually written using kana alone; Intransitive verb

to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)

5

Word usually written using kana alone; Intransitive verb

to pucker (e.g. of a seam); to be pulled tight

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 2475

Meanings

suspend
hang
wear (sword)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.る
つる.す
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