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Meaning of 吊る(つる) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

吊る
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
つる
Romaji
tsuru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `ru` ending
    Meaning
    to hang; to suspend (something from something); to be hanged (by the neck)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth (sumo)

Example Sentences

吊る, つる used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
吊る
Plain Polite
吊ります
Negative
吊らない
Negative Polite
吊りません

Past

Plain
吊った
Plain Polite
吊りました
Negative
吊らなかった
Negative Polite
吊りませんでした

Te

Plain
吊って
Plain Polite
吊りまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
吊られる
Plain Polite
吊られます
Negative
吊られない
Negative Polite
吊られません

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Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

suspend, hang, wear (sword)

On: チョウ

Kun: つ.る, つる.す

6 strokes

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