- to pull; to tug; to lead (e.g. a horse)
- to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)see also and
- to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to pull in
- to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
- to draw (a line, plan, etc.)see also
- to catch (a cold)see also
- to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)see also
- to look up (in a dictionary, phone book, etc.); to consult; to checksee also
- to haul; to pull (vehicles)esp. 牽く
- to subtract; to deduct
- to recede; to ebb; to fade
- to be descend from; to inherit (a characteristic)
- to quote; to cite; to raise (as evidence)
- to lay on (electricity, gas, etc.); to install (e.g. a telephone); to supply (e.g. water)
- to hold (e.g. a note)
- to apply (e.g. lipstick); to oil (e.g. a pan); to wax (e.g. a floor)
- to move back; to draw back; to recedesee also
- to lessen; to subside; to ebb; to go down (e.g. of swelling)see also
- to resign; to retire; to quitsee also
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- to pull; to tug; to lead (e.g. a horse)
- to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
- to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to pull in
- to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
- to draw (a line, plan, etc.)
- to catch (a cold)
- to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
- to look up (in a dictionary, phone book, etc.); to consult; to check
- to haul; to pull (vehicles)
- to subtract; to deduct
- to recede; to ebb; to fade
- to be descend from; to inherit (a characteristic)
- to quote; to cite; to raise (as evidence)
- to lay on (electricity, gas, etc.); to install (e.g. a telephone); to supply (e.g. water)
- to hold (e.g. a note)
- to apply (e.g. lipstick); to oil (e.g. a pan); to wax (e.g. a floor)
- to move back; to draw back; to recede
- to lessen; to subside; to ebb; to go down (e.g. of swelling)
- to resign; to retire; to quit
This meaning is used when referring to physically moving something towards oneself or leading a living creature.
This meaning refers to capturing the interest or emotions of others, often used in contexts like art, advertising, or conversation.
This meaning involves physically retracting or pulling in a body part, often in response to a sensation or to prepare for something.
This meaning relates to the action of selecting or taking a card or tile from a set used in games.
This usage refers to creating a visual representation or outline for a project, plan, or diagram.
This meaning is used to describe the action of becoming ill, especially with upper respiratory infections.
This meaning describes the action of producing music using stringed or keyboard instruments.
This meaning is used when referring to finding information by searching through a reference source.
This refers to moving or transporting heavy objects or vehicles, often utilizing physical strength or equipment.
This meaning is related to the mathematical operation of taking away one number from another.
This usage indicates something diminishing or moving away, often referring to water levels or sounds.
This meaning describes a genetic relationship, where a trait or characteristic is passed down through generations.
This usage relates to the act of mentioning someone else's words or ideas as support or reference.
This meaning involves setting up utilities or services, indicating the establishment of systems for power or communication.
This refers to the action of physically grasping or maintaining something in a position, often in a musical or behavioral context.
This meaning encompasses the act of putting a substance onto a surface for maintenance, beauty, or cooking purposes.
This usage indicates physically moving away from something or a situation, often as a reflex.
This meaning relates to a reduction in intensity or size, especially in medical or environmental contexts.
This usage describes the action of leaving a position or job, often implying a formal or permanent departure.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to pull; to tug; to lead (e.g. a horse)to pullto pull out (e.g. money from an ATM)to attract attentionto spark interestto draw back (one's hand)to draw in, to attractto catch a coldto play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)to look up in a dictionaryto haul a vehicleto subtractto be at a loss (to not have any helpers)ebb tideto inherit a characteristicto quote, to citeto lay on electricityto apply makeupto move back, to draw backto subside (of swelling)to retire, to resignto take on a job
Generated related terms (experimental)
To pull or tug on something, lead an animal, or attract attention.
To draw out or take out something; often refers to retrieving information or items.
To draw closer or attract; often used for people or objects coming nearer.
To pull something, especially with force; often implies a stronger action.
Example sentences
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I tumbled on the truth by the merest accident, when I'd pretty nearly chucked the whole job.
Horses used to pull road-rollers, but the steamroller arrived with the invention of the steam engine.
"Certainly if someone is _that_ beautiful you'd draw back from approaching her." "Thought you'd agree."
The 48-year-old Ryouichi Kawakatsu took over as coach at Fukuoka in June this year, but his fate is closely linked with that of 46-year-old Matsuda.