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つる

to hang

Pronunciation

Definitions

Common N2
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

1. To hang; To suspend; To sling; To wear (e.g. a sword); To put up (e.g. a shelf)

2. To hang oneself See also 首を吊る.

3. To hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

4. To turn upwards (as if being pulled); To be slanted (of eyes) word usually written using kana alone.

5. To pucker (e.g. of a seam); To be pulled tight word usually written using kana alone.

OTHER FORMS

Common N2

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