εΌ
Pull
γ²(γ) (hiku), γ²(γγ) (hikeru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The emergency exit sign ιεΈΈε£ often includes εΌγ (hiku) on doors that need to be pulled open. Knowing this kanji can be surprisingly useful in everyday life.
Memory Trick
Imagine pulling a heavy door toward yourself to open it. That pulling action helps you remember εΌ means 'pull.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ€γ³ (in)
Kunyomi: γ²(γ) (hiku), γ²(γγ) (hikeru)
Example Words
εΌγ
γ²γ (hiku)
To pull
εΌγεΊγ
γ²γγ γ (hikidashi)
Drawer
εεΌ
γ¨γγ²γ (torihiki)
Transaction
εΌη¨
γγγγ (inyou)
Quotation
Example Sentence
γγ’γ εΌγγ¦γγ γγγ
γγ’γ γ²γγ¦γγ γγγ
doa o hiite kudasai
Please pull the door.