LingakuFrequency rank: 30,257. – 30,508.
Alsoつっぱる
- to cramp up; to tighten; to stiffen
- to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to stick to one's guns
- to act tough; to bluff; to be defiant; to be unruly
- to prop up (e.g. with a post); to support
- to push out (one's legs or arms); to stretch (e.g. an arm against the wall); to press
- to thrust (one's opponent)sumo
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used to describe a physical state where muscles or other parts of the body become rigid or tense.
Generated: This meaning refers to someone who firmly maintains their beliefs or opinions, refusing to back down even in the face of opposition.
Generated: This meaning indicates behavior that displays a show of strength or defiance, often to intimidate others or assert dominance.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used to describe physically supporting or holding something up, often referring to structure or stability.
Generated: This meaning conveys the action of extending limbs or applying pressure outward, typically in a physical context.
Generated: This meaning is used in a more combative context, referring to the action of pushing or striking an opponent forcefully.
He thrust his opponent back.