LingakuFrequency rank: 3,255. – 3,256.
- to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Forms
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 definitions (experimental)
- to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
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.
I drew it closer to the table.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ひきよせる引き寄せるちから力the power to draw something towards oneselfこころ心をひきよせる引き寄せるto attract someone's heartひと人をひきよせる引き寄せるto attract peopleいす椅子をひきよせる引き寄せるto pull a chair closerけいけん経験をひきよせる引き寄せるto draw experiences towards oneselfうん運をひきよせる引き寄せるto attract good luckひきよせ引き寄せのほうそく法則the Law of Attractionよい良いえねるぎいエネルギーをひきよせる引き寄せるto attract positive energyもの物をひきよせる引き寄せるto draw objects towards oneselfおもい思いをひきよせる引き寄せるto attract one's thoughts or desires
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.
I want to attract my destined partner.
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.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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