LingakuFrequency rank: 3,255. – 3,256.
- to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used when physically moving an object closer to oneself. It's often used in contexts involving actions that require effort to relocate an item.
I pulled the chair towards me and sat down.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] pulls [Object] towards themselves
He pulls the chair towards himself
[Object] is drawn towards [Person]
The balloon is drawn towards the child
[Emotion] draws [Person] in
Love draws him in
[Person] attracts [Relationship]
She attracts friends
Generated related terms (experimental)
ひきよせる引き寄せる【ひきよせる】
To draw or pull something towards oneself; commonly used to describe the action of bringing objects closer.
I pulled the chair closer and sat down.
ひきよせ引き寄せ【ひきよせ】
Refers to the act of attracting or drawing something towards oneself, often used in contexts of attraction or influence.
おしだす押し出す【おしだす】
To push something away or push it outwards; contrasts with pulling or drawing closer.
ひっぱる引っ張る【ひっぱる】
To pull something with force; can also suggest dragging or tugging something along.
He pulled the rope and removed the stake.
ちかづける近づける【ちかづける】
To bring something closer, indicating movement towards a particular point; relates to making something nearer rather than pulling it.
さそう誘う【さそう】
To invite or lure someone, suggesting an action that draws someone in, often used in a social context.
She invited her friends to the party.
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