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.
The standard term for the pull-up exercise. Often used in fitness contexts.
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.
パンツタイプのおむつに移行しました。
We switched 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.
毎日懸垂を10回やっています。
I do 10 pull-ups every day.
From English 'chinning'. Common in gym settings, especially for the chin-up variant.
チンニングバーを買いました。
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.
プルアップができるようになりたい。
I want to be able to do pull-ups.
From 'training pants'. Often used for potty-training pull-ups.
トレーニングパンツを履かせています。
I'm putting training pants on him/her.
Loanword used as a product name or in marketing, but not in everyday conversation.
プルアップおむつがセール中です。
Pull-up diapers are on sale.
Transitive verb meaning 'to pull up' or 'to lift up'. Used for objects like pants, blinds, etc.
ズボンを引き上げてください。
Please pull up your pants.
ブラインドを引き上げた。
I pulled up the blinds.
Simple verb meaning 'to raise'. Often used with specific objects. More casual than 引き上げる.
靴下を上げて。
Pull up your socks.
Emphasizes the pulling action with effort. Used for heavy or stubborn objects.
重い荷物を引っ張り上げた。
I pulled up the heavy luggage.