Japanese Word · Intermediate
引っ張る
pull, yank
Pronunciation: [çip̚pa̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "pull, yank".
Example
袖を引っ張る
to tug [someone's] sleeve
Practice tips
- Practice 引っ張る out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.