引き絞る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 引き絞る | 引き絞らない |
| Polite | 引き絞ります | 引き絞りません |
| Past polite | 引き絞りました | 引き絞りませんでした |
| Past | 引き絞った | 引き絞らなかった |
| Te-form | 引き絞って | 引き絞らないで |
| Desire | 引き絞りたい | 引き絞りたくない |
| Potential | 引き絞れる | 引き絞れない |
| Passive | 引き絞られる | 引き絞られない |
| Causative | 引き絞らせる | 引き絞らせない |
| Causative passive | 引き絞らせられるalso 引き絞らされる | 引き絞らせられないalso 引き絞らされない |
| Volitional | 引き絞ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 引き絞りましょう | |
| Imperative | 引き絞れ | 引き絞るな |
| Conditional | 引き絞れば | 引き絞らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 引き絞ったら | 引き絞らなかったら |
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
draw a bow to the limit
Specifically used for pulling a bowstring back as far as possible.
He drew the bow to the limit and aimed at the target.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
pull tight; squeeze tight; clasp
Used for tightening something like a rope, belt, or grip; also for squeezing or clasping firmly.
She pulled the obi tight and adjusted her kimono.
He pulled the rope tight to secure the luggage.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
strain one's voice
Used when forcing out a loud or high-pitched voice, often in singing or shouting.
The singer strained her voice to hit the high note.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely seen.