JLPT N1

drag; pull; kidnap

Item 278 of 642 | 8 strokes | Radical: 扌 (hand)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiひし.ぐ

Mnemonic

A HAND that DRAGS and PULLS someone away forcefully.

Example Words

拉致 (らち) abduction
拉麺 (ラーメン) ramen
拉ぐ (ひしぐ) to crush