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引
引 (readings: いん, ひ; Japanese kanji) means “to pull / to draw”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 引っ張る (to pull).
What does 引 mean?
| Kanji | 引 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to pull / to draw |
| Readings | いん, ひ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 引
引 is read いん or ひ depending on the word.
Example words with 引
| Example | 引っ張る (to pull) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14