Translation guide
The English term 'pull-up' can refer to the physical exercise, a type of diaper, or the action of pulling something up. This guide focuses on the most common meanings for learners.
The physical exercise where you hang from a bar and pull your body up.
A type of disposable diaper that can be pulled up like underwear, typically for toddlers.
Literally 'pants-type diaper'. The most common way to refer to pull-up diapers.
The general action of pulling something upward, such as pants, socks, or a zipper.
While プルアップ exists, it's not the natural way to refer to pull-up diapers in everyday Japanese. Use パンツタイプのおむつ or トレーニングパンツ instead.
The standard term for the pull-up exercise. Often used in fitness contexts.
I do 10 pull-ups every day.
From English 'chinning'. Common in gym settings, especially for the chin-up variant.
I bought a pull-up bar.
Direct loanword from English. Less common than 懸垂 or チンニング, but understood in fitness circles.
I want to be able to do pull-ups.
We switched to pull-up diapers.
From 'training pants'. Often used for potty-training pull-ups.
I'm putting training pants on him/her.
Loanword used as a product name or in marketing, but not in everyday conversation.
Pull-up diapers are on sale.
Transitive verb meaning 'to pull up' or 'to lift up'. Used for objects like pants, blinds, etc.
Please pull up your pants.
I pulled up the blinds.
Simple verb meaning 'to raise'. Often used with specific objects. More casual than 引き上げる.
Pull up your socks.
Emphasizes the pulling action with effort. Used for heavy or stubborn objects.
I pulled up the heavy luggage.