ichidan verb, transitive verb
pull toward; draw near; attract
Physical or metaphorical pulling: drawing an object closer, attracting attention, or pulling someone toward a place.
磁石が鉄を引き付ける。
A magnet attracts iron.
彼女は彼の腕を引き
She pulled his arm closer and whispered.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Abstract attraction: captivating interest, charming someone, or drawing emotional attention. Often used for personal magnetism or appealing qualities.
See also: 惹きつける (ひきつける)
彼の話し方は人を引き付ける魅力がある。
His way of speaking has a charm that attracts people.
その映画は観客を引き付けて離さない。
That movie captivates the audience and doesn't let go.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
have a convulsion; have a spasm
Medical or physiological: experiencing a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction. Commonly used in expressions like 引きつけを起こす.
子供が高熱で引きつけた。
The child had a convulsion due to a high fever.