引く (ひく) | Japanese meaning

引く【ひく】

Frequency rank: 1,102.

Alsoく【ひく】く【ひく】ひく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to pull; to tug; to lead (e.g. a horse)

This meaning is used when referring to physically moving something towards oneself or leading a living creature.

I pull the horse towards the racetrack.

to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)see also 惹く【ひく】 and 注意を引く

This meaning refers to capturing the interest or emotions of others, often used in contexts like art, advertising, or conversation.

His speech drew the attention of many people.

to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to pull in

This meaning involves physically retracting or pulling in a body part, often in response to a sensation or to prepare for something.

He drew back his hand in surprise.

to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

This meaning relates to the action of selecting or taking a card or tile from a set used in games.

I will draw a card in the next turn.

to draw (a line, plan, etc.)see also 図面を引く

This usage refers to creating a visual representation or outline for a project, plan, or diagram.

He drew a new road on the map.

to catch (a cold)see also 風邪を引く

This meaning is used to describe the action of becoming ill, especially with upper respiratory infections.

I caught a cold yesterday.

to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)see also 弾く【ひく】

This meaning describes the action of producing music using stringed or keyboard instruments.

He is good at playing the guitar.

to look up (in a dictionary, phone book, etc.); to consult; to checksee also 辞書を引く

This meaning is used when referring to finding information by searching through a reference source.

I looked up that word in the dictionary.

to haul; to pull (vehicles)esp. 牽く

This refers to moving or transporting heavy objects or vehicles, often utilizing physical strength or equipment.

I hauled the truck to the accident site.

to subtract; to deduct

This meaning is related to the mathematical operation of taking away one number from another.

He subtracted 200 from 500.

to recede; to ebb; to fade

This usage indicates something diminishing or moving away, often referring to water levels or sounds.

I can see the waves receding.

to be descend from; to inherit (a characteristic)

This meaning describes a genetic relationship, where a trait or characteristic is passed down through generations.

He inherited that talent from his father.

to quote; to cite; to raise (as evidence)

This usage relates to the act of mentioning someone else's words or ideas as support or reference.

He quoted the words of a famous author.

to lay on (electricity, gas, etc.); to install (e.g. a telephone); to supply (e.g. water)

This meaning involves setting up utilities or services, indicating the establishment of systems for power or communication.

I laid electricity into the new apartment.

to hold (e.g. a note)

This refers to the action of physically grasping or maintaining something in a position, often in a musical or behavioral context.

She was holding the note tightly.

to apply (e.g. lipstick); to oil (e.g. a pan); to wax (e.g. a floor)

This meaning encompasses the act of putting a substance onto a surface for maintenance, beauty, or cooking purposes.

She applied lipstick to her lips.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to move back; to draw back; to recedesee also 退く【ひく】

This usage indicates physically moving away from something or a situation, often as a reflex.

He drew back in surprise from the sound.

to lessen; to subside; to ebb; to go down (e.g. of swelling)see also 退く【ひく】

This meaning relates to a reduction in intensity or size, especially in medical or environmental contexts.

The swelling has gradually subsided.

to resign; to retire; to quitsee also 退く【ひく】

This usage describes the action of leaving a position or job, often implying a formal or permanent departure.

He decided to retire from the company.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] pulls [Object]

He pulls the luggage

[Person] attracts [Attention]

She attracts everyone's attention

[Person] draws back [Hand]

The child draws back their hand

[Person] draws a [Card]

He draws a playing card

[Person] draws a [Plan]

She draws up a new plan

[Person] catches a [Cold]

He catches a cold

[Person] looks up in a [Dictionary]

She looks up in the dictionary

[Person] pulls [Vehicle]

He pulls the car.

[Person] inherits [Characteristic]

She inherits her mother's characteristic.

[Person] cites [Evidence]

He cites the evidence.

[Person] installs [Electricity]

She installs electricity in the new house.

[Plays] [Instrument]

He plays the guitar.

[Person] draws [Emotion]

She draws empathy.

[Person] pulls a [Relationship]

He pulls a relationship with a friend.

[Draws] [Power]

She draws power.

[Person] draws a [State]

He draws a state of mind.

[Person] draws [Stress]

She draws stress.

[Person] plays [Music]

He plays piano music.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【ひく】

To pull or tug on something, lead an animal, or attract attention.

He is walking while leading the horse.

【ひきだす】

To draw out or take out something; often refers to retrieving information or items.

She took out money from her wallet.

【ひきよせる】

To draw closer or attract; often used for people or objects coming nearer.

He drew us closer to that topic.

【ひっぱる】

To pull something, especially with force; often implies a stronger action.

He is pulling on the rope.

【ひきざん】

Refers to subtraction in mathematics.

I use subtraction to solve the problem.

【いんたい】

Refers to retirement or resigning from a job or position.

He plans to retire next year.

【ひきうける】

To take on or accept a responsibility or task.

He decided to take on the project.

Example sentences570 results

Pull into shape after washing.

Tatoeba

I tumbled on the truth by the merest accident, when I'd pretty nearly chucked the whole job.

Tatoeba

引く【ひく】

Frequency rank: 1,102.

Alsoく【ひく】く【ひく】ひく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to pull; to tug; to lead (e.g. a horse)

This meaning is used when referring to physically moving something towards oneself or leading a living creature.

I pull the horse towards the racetrack.

to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)see also 惹く【ひく】 and 注意を引く

This meaning refers to capturing the interest or emotions of others, often used in contexts like art, advertising, or conversation.

His speech drew the attention of many people.

to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to pull in

This meaning involves physically retracting or pulling in a body part, often in response to a sensation or to prepare for something.

He drew back his hand in surprise.

to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

This meaning relates to the action of selecting or taking a card or tile from a set used in games.

I will draw a card in the next turn.

to draw (a line, plan, etc.)see also 図面を引く

This usage refers to creating a visual representation or outline for a project, plan, or diagram.

He drew a new road on the map.

to catch (a cold)see also 風邪を引く

This meaning is used to describe the action of becoming ill, especially with upper respiratory infections.

I caught a cold yesterday.

to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)see also 弾く【ひく】

This meaning describes the action of producing music using stringed or keyboard instruments.

He is good at playing the guitar.

to look up (in a dictionary, phone book, etc.); to consult; to checksee also 辞書を引く

This meaning is used when referring to finding information by searching through a reference source.

I looked up that word in the dictionary.

to haul; to pull (vehicles)esp. 牽く

This refers to moving or transporting heavy objects or vehicles, often utilizing physical strength or equipment.

I hauled the truck to the accident site.

to subtract; to deduct

This meaning is related to the mathematical operation of taking away one number from another.

He subtracted 200 from 500.

to recede; to ebb; to fade

This usage indicates something diminishing or moving away, often referring to water levels or sounds.

I can see the waves receding.

to be descend from; to inherit (a characteristic)

This meaning describes a genetic relationship, where a trait or characteristic is passed down through generations.

He inherited that talent from his father.

to quote; to cite; to raise (as evidence)

This usage relates to the act of mentioning someone else's words or ideas as support or reference.

He quoted the words of a famous author.

to lay on (electricity, gas, etc.); to install (e.g. a telephone); to supply (e.g. water)

This meaning involves setting up utilities or services, indicating the establishment of systems for power or communication.

I laid electricity into the new apartment.

to hold (e.g. a note)

This refers to the action of physically grasping or maintaining something in a position, often in a musical or behavioral context.

She was holding the note tightly.

to apply (e.g. lipstick); to oil (e.g. a pan); to wax (e.g. a floor)

This meaning encompasses the act of putting a substance onto a surface for maintenance, beauty, or cooking purposes.

She applied lipstick to her lips.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to move back; to draw back; to recedesee also 退く【ひく】

This usage indicates physically moving away from something or a situation, often as a reflex.

He drew back in surprise from the sound.

to lessen; to subside; to ebb; to go down (e.g. of swelling)see also 退く【ひく】

This meaning relates to a reduction in intensity or size, especially in medical or environmental contexts.

The swelling has gradually subsided.

to resign; to retire; to quitsee also 退く【ひく】

This usage describes the action of leaving a position or job, often implying a formal or permanent departure.

He decided to retire from the company.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] pulls [Object]

He pulls the luggage

[Person] attracts [Attention]

She attracts everyone's attention

[Person] draws back [Hand]

The child draws back their hand

[Person] draws a [Card]

He draws a playing card

[Person] draws a [Plan]

She draws up a new plan

[Person] catches a [Cold]

He catches a cold

[Person] looks up in a [Dictionary]

She looks up in the dictionary

[Person] pulls [Vehicle]

He pulls the car.

[Person] inherits [Characteristic]

She inherits her mother's characteristic.

[Person] cites [Evidence]

He cites the evidence.

[Person] installs [Electricity]

She installs electricity in the new house.

[Plays] [Instrument]

He plays the guitar.

[Person] draws [Emotion]

She draws empathy.

[Person] pulls a [Relationship]

He pulls a relationship with a friend.

[Draws] [Power]

She draws power.

[Person] draws a [State]

He draws a state of mind.

[Person] draws [Stress]

She draws stress.

[Person] plays [Music]

He plays piano music.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【ひく】

To pull or tug on something, lead an animal, or attract attention.

He is walking while leading the horse.

【ひきだす】

To draw out or take out something; often refers to retrieving information or items.

She took out money from her wallet.

【ひきよせる】

To draw closer or attract; often used for people or objects coming nearer.

He drew us closer to that topic.

【ひっぱる】

To pull something, especially with force; often implies a stronger action.

He is pulling on the rope.

【ひきざん】

Refers to subtraction in mathematics.

I use subtraction to solve the problem.

【いんたい】

Refers to retirement or resigning from a job or position.

He plans to retire next year.

【ひきうける】

To take on or accept a responsibility or task.

He decided to take on the project.

Example sentences570 results

Pull into shape after washing.

Tatoeba

I tumbled on the truth by the merest accident, when I'd pretty nearly chucked the whole job.

Tatoeba

引

N32

意pull; tug; jerk; admit; install; quote; refer to

訓ひ.く、ひ.ける

音イン

名いな、ひき、ひけ、びき

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曳

人名用

意pull; tug; jerk; admit; install; quote; refer to

訓ひ.く

音エイ

名ひき、びき

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牽

人名用

意pull; tug; drag; lead by hand

訓ひ.く

音ケン

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