惹きつける（ひきつける）
JLPT N3 · Ichidan verb (Group 2)
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 4
Meaning: to captivate / attract
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 惹きつけます | ひきつけます |
| te-form | 惹きつけて | ひきつけて |
| ta-form (past) | 惹きつけた | ひきつけた |
| nai-form (negative) | 惹きつけない | ひきつけない |
| potential form | 惹きつけられる | ひきつけられる |
Example sentences
- 彼女の歌声は人を惹きつける。 — Her singing voice captivates people.
- 独特の魅力が客を惹きつける。 — Its unique charm draws in customers.
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See it used in real works
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