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Meaning of 攣る(つる) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

攣る, 痙る
Kana Reading
つる
Romaji
tsuru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `ru` ending
    Meaning
    to cramp; to be cramped; to contract

Example Sentences

攣る, 痙る, つる used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
攣る
Plain Polite
攣ります
Negative
攣らない
Negative Polite
攣りません

Past

Plain
攣った
Plain Polite
攣りました
Negative
攣らなかった
Negative Polite
攣りませんでした

Te

Plain
攣って
Plain Polite
攣りまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

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

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Kanji found in this word

crooked, bent

On: レン

Kun: つ.る, ひ.く

23 strokes

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have a cramp

On: ケイ

Kun: つ.る, ひきつ.る

12 strokes

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