Translation and Meaning of: 引く - hiku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 引く (hiku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hiku
Kana: ひく
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: any less; to pull; play(String Instr.)
Meaning in English: minus;to pull;to play (string instr.)
Definition: Go to the other side. Come away.
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Explanation and Etymology - (引く) hiku
The Japanese word 「引く」, romanized as "hiku", carries with it a range of meanings and uses in the Japanese language. The etymology of the expression traces back to the verb that means "to pull" or "to draw". The kanji 「引」is composed of the radicals 「弓」(yumi), meaning "bow", and 「丨」(bō), a straight line symbolizing "force" or "power". Thus, the visual image of a bow being drawn illustrates well the idea of pulling things towards oneself.
In the Japanese language, 「引く」 is a multifunctional and dynamic verb that can be applied to various everyday situations. In addition to the essential meaning of "to pull," it can also mean "to subtract" when used in mathematical contexts, "to attract" when related to magnetic forces or charm, and even "to deduce" when it comes to arguments or conclusions. Thus, its application is quite diverse, reflecting the versatility of the Japanese vocabulary in adapting a single word to different contexts.
The origin of the expression 「引く」is quite ancient, dating back to the period when the Japanese language began to establish itself as a writing system. During the Heian era, for example, the use of kanjis expanded, and verbs like 「引く」became an essential part of Japanese vocabulary. Today, it is common in many phrases and idiomatic expressions, illustrating both physical actions and more complex abstractions. This adaptability makes 「引く」an essential term in language learning, as practicing it helps in understanding how Japanese expresses different nuances of action and thought.
Verbal conjugation of 引く
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 引く (hiku)
- 引いた - past
- 引いて - gift
- 引く - infinitive
Synonyms and similar words
- 引っ張る (hipparu) - Pull; drag
- 引き出す (hikidasu) - Pull out; remove
- 引き起こす (hikiokosu) - Cause; provoke (an event)
- 引き込む (hikikomu) - Pull in; wrap around
- 引き戻す (hikimodosu) - Pull back; return
- 引き受ける (hikiukeru) - Take on (a responsibility)
- 引き締める (hikishimeru) - Tighten; harden
- 引き伸ばす (hikinobasu) - Stretch; extend
- 引き返す (hikikaesu) - Return; go back
- 引き分ける (hikiwakeru) - Draw; split (in a game)
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ひく hiku
How to Write in Japanese - (引く) hiku
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (引く) hiku:
Example Sentences - (引く) hiku
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa kanojo no kanshin o hiku koto ga dekiru darou ka
Can I arouse her interest?
Can I get her interest?
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 彼女 - Japanese noun meaning "she" or "girlfriend"
- の - Japanese particle indicating possession, in this case "hers"
- 関心 - Japanese noun meaning "interest"
- を - Japanese particle indicating the direct object of the sentence, in this case "interest"
- 引く - Japanese verb meaning "to attract"
- こと - Japanese noun meaning "thing" or "fact"
- が - Japanese particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
- できる - Japanese verb meaning "to be able to"
- だろう - Japanese expression that indicates probability or uncertainty, in this case "I wonder if".
- か - Japanese particle indicating a question
Kono byouki wa nagabiku kanousei ga aru
This disease can drag on for a long time.
This disease can be prolonged.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 病気 - noun meaning "disease"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 長引く - verb meaning "to linger" or "to drag on"
- 可能性 - noun meaning "possibility"
- が - subject particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- ある - verb meaning "to exist" or "to have"
Waribiki ga aru to ureshii desu
I'm happy if there is a discount.
- 割引き - discount
- が - subject particle
- ある - verb "to exist"
- と - condition particle
- 嬉しい - adjective "happy"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Kasen wo hiite kudasai
Please underline.
Please draw the underline.
- 下線 - means "underlined" in Japanese.
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action.
- 引いて - verb form of the verb "hiku", which means "to draw" or "to trace".
- ください - polite form of the verb "kudasai", which means "please".
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