Translation guide
How to express the action of pulling something along a surface, moving slowly or with difficulty, or prolonging something in Japanese.
To pull an object so that it slides or trails along the ground or another surface.
The most common verb for dragging something along the ground or floor. Can be used literally and figuratively.
He was dragging a heavy suitcase.
The dog is walking while dragging its leash.
Means 'to pull' in general, but can imply dragging when the object is heavy or reluctant. Less specific than 引きずる.
The child was pulling (dragging) his mother's hand.
Kanji variant of 引きずる, often used in literary or formal writing.
He was dragging a heavy load.
To move oneself or something forward slowly, as if being pulled or weighed down.
Describes moving very slowly, often due to fatigue, reluctance, or obstacles. Not a direct translation of 'dragging' but captures the sense.
I was dragging along, exhausted.
Literally 'to drag one's feet/legs', used when someone walks with difficulty due to injury or tiredness.
To walk sluggishly or lazily, often implying lack of energy or purpose.
I was dragging myself along in the heat.
To cause something to continue for longer than necessary, such as a meeting, conversation, or process.
Transitive verb meaning to prolong or drag out. Often used for meetings, discussions, or illnesses.
He dragged the meeting on unnecessarily.
To stretch out or prolong, often with a nuance of deliberately making something last longer.
To continue something in a sluggish, drawn-out manner, often with a negative connotation.
That drama is dragging on and on.
To move an item on a screen by clicking and holding while moving the cursor.
To involve someone unwillingly in a problem, argument, or activity.
引きずる emphasizes the object being in contact with the ground and being pulled along. 引っ張る is a general 'pull' and does not necessarily imply dragging. Use 引きずる for dragging a heavy bag on the floor, and 引っ張る for pulling a rope or someone's hand.
drag a suitcase
pull a rope
In computing contexts, always use ドラッグする. 引きずる would sound strange and is not used for mouse actions.
He walked dragging his injured leg.
He dragged out the conversation to buy time.
The full phrase 'drag and drop', commonly used as is.
You can move it by dragging and dropping.
彼女は私をその計画に引き込もうとした。
She tried to drag me into her scheme.