Word details
吊る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 吊る.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
吊
suspend, hang, wear (sword)
6 strokesFrequency 2,475
On
チョウ
Kun
つ.るつる.す
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