Quick answer
引 is the kanji for "Pull". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is ひ.く (hiku). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Pull
Also : Tug · Jerk · Quote · Admit · Refer to
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 引 represents 'PULL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of pull.
On-reading: いん — remember this sound by associating it with pull. Kun-reading: ひ.く.
Example Sentences
スーツケースを引いて空港を歩きました。
すーつけーすをひいてくうこうをあるきました。
I walked through the airport pulling my suitcase.
先生に引き続き指導してもらっています。
せんせいにひきつづきしどうしてもらっています。
My teacher continues to coach me.
Vocabulary using 引
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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