Illustration: Along a covered neighborhood shopping street, a commuter abruptly slows beside a watch repair shop’s window. Inside, a delicate mechanical bird opens its wings above exposed gears.

JLPT N1verbLevel estimated by Bebop

惹ひく

hiku

to attract, to draw interest

Often appears as 惹かれる, meaning “to be drawn to.” Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 安やすさに惹ひかれて、このスマホにしました。

    Drawn to its low price, I chose this smartphone.

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  2. 田舎生活いなかせいかつにとても惹ひかれます。

    Rural life appeals to me very much.

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  3. 性能せいのうのよさに惹ひかれて、このスマホにしました。

    I was drawn to this smartphone for its excellent performance.

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Kanji in 惹

  • 惹attract; captivateOnジャク・ジャKunひく

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