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引き出す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 引き出す.
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Entry
1
to pull out; to take out; to draw out
Examples
私は封筒を開けて手紙を引き出した。
I opened the envelope and pulled out a letter.
2
to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to bring (e.g. someone to the negotiating table); to drag
3
to withdraw (money); to draw
Examples
太郎は銀行から一万円引き出した。
Taro drew 10,000 yen from the bank.
4
to bring out (talent, potential, beauty, flavour, etc.); to extract (information, the truth, etc.); to get (e.g. an answer out of someone); to obtain (e.g. a result); to elicit; to draw (a conclusion); to derive (e.g. pleasure)
Examples
彼はその調査から結論を引き出した。
He drew his conclusions based on that survey.
彼のいいところを引き出すようにしなさい。
Try to bring out the best in him.
5
to get (money) out of someone; to coax out of someone; to get someone to pay; to make someone produce (funds)
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