牽引（けんいん）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: pulling/leading
Example sentences
- この産業が国の経済を牽引する。 — This industry drives the nation's economy.
- 彼がチームを牽引する。 — He leads the team.
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