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ハング

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Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

hanging up; hanging something

A loan-style transitive する use for hanging or suspending something. In everyday Japanese, 掛ける or 吊るす is usually more natural; ハング is more likely in specialized display, product, or technical wording.

2

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

hang; freeze; lock up

Computing term used when software, a device, or a system stops responding. Often used intransitively as ハングする; ハングアップする is a fuller related expression.

See also: ハングアップ

3

noun

overhang

abbreviation

Abbreviation of オーバーハング. Used where the longer word is understood, especially for an overhanging rock face, wall, roof, or projecting part.

See also: オーバーハング

Usage patterns