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引きずる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 引きずる.
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Entry
1
to drag; to trail; to pull along the ground; to lug
Examples
私は重い荷物を空港まで引きずって行った。
I dragged the heavy baggage to the airport.
2
to force (someone) along; to drag (along)
Examples
彼は彼女の腕を取り、引きずっていった。
He seized her hand and dragged her away.
3
to prolong; to drag out
4
Usu. in the passive
to influence; to persuade; to entice; to lure
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