Word details

牽引役

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 牽引役

Dictionary

Entry

けんいんやく
Noun
Freq #137571
1

leading force; driving force; leader

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

pull
tug
drag
lead by hand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
4 strokes
Frequency: 218
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

pull
tug
jerk
admit
install
quote
refer to

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
ひ.ける
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いな
ひき
ひけ
びき
7 strokes
Frequency: 315
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

duty
war
campaign
drafted labor
office
service
role

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヤク
エキ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちゃく

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