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突っ張る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 突っ張る.
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Entry
1
Intransitive verb
to cramp up; to tighten; to stiffen
2
Intransitive verb
to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to stick to one's guns
3
Intransitive verb
to act tough; to bluff; to be defiant; to be unruly
4
Transitive verb
to prop up (e.g. with a post); to support
5
Transitive verb
to push out (one's legs or arms); to stretch (e.g. an arm against the wall); to press
6
Transitive verb; Sumo
to thrust (one's opponent)
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