Jerk in Japanese
"jerk" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
引
in
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "jerk". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
pull, tug, jerk, admit, install, quote, refer to
Reading: in
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of bow (弓) and line. Action of drawing a bowstring.
What it carries
Pull, guide, attraction. Also means succession in 'take over'.
Related kanji for "jerk"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for jerk?
The most common kanji for "jerk" is 引, read as in. It means pull, tug, jerk. Related kanji: 跳 (jerk).
How many strokes does 引 have?
引 has 4 strokes.