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What is the Kanji for 'Pull'? | 引

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Pull', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Pull' is 引.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pull

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Bow Stick

    Example Word

    強引: forceful. The Japanese adjective '強引 (ごういん)' means 'forceful' or 'pushy'. It describes actions or behavior that are done in a way that disregards others' opinions or feelings, often implying a lack of consideration or subtlety. This word carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that the action is overly aggressive or coercive. For example: He made a forceful decision「彼は強引に決めた」(かれはごういんにきめた). The salesman was pushy「そのセールスマンは強引だった」(そのセールスマンはごういんだった). It is often used to criticize someone's behavior or approach.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    138

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bow

    radical

    Meaning

    Stick

Words Using

This kanji is used in 31 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 弓 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strong

    kanji

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bullet, Projectile

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spread, Stretch

    kanji

    Meaning

    String, Bowstring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arc, Arch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Increasing

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 25 kanji contain the part 丨 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Center

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mountain

    kanji

    Meaning

    River

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    kanji

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    Meaning

    North

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stop

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use

    kanji

    Meaning

    Report

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    kanji

    Meaning

    Music, Bend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mediate, Jammed in

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Climate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old, Past

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    kanji

    鹿

    Meaning

    Deer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spit, Skewer

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 引 mean?

引 means 'Pull'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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