Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (つる) in Japanese

Kana Reading
つる
Romaji
tsuru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    shoots which grow in a helix around a support and climb with tendrils or suckers as opposed to vines; esp. hops, bindweed, runner bean, French bean and honeysuckles
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    temple (part of a pair of glasses that goes over the ear); temple arm; sidepiece; lug arm; bow; earpiece
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    connections; contacts; influence; financial supporter


Kanji in this word

14 strokes

vine, tendril, influence, connections, good offices, spread, sprawl, thrive, rampant, powerful

On'Yomi: マン, バン

Kun'Yomi: はびこ.る, つる

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