引っ掛かる
ひっかかる
hikakaru
verbVocabularyLevel 68 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

引っ掛かる (ひっかかる (hikakaru)) means "to be caught in". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to be caught in

Also : to be stuck in

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Meaning ·

The word 引っ掛かる (ひっかかる) means 'to be caught in'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to be caught in.

Example Sentences

まいにち、引っ掛かります。

まいにち、ひっかかります。

I like to be caught in.

私は引っ掛かります。

わたしはひっかかります。

I can be caught in.

Kanji in this word

引
Tug / Pull / Jerk
Kunひ.く、ひ.き、び.き
Onいん
JLPT N3
掛
Tax / Hang / Pour
Kunか.ける、か.け、が.け
Onかい、けい
JLPT N3

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