JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
ぶら下がる
To hang down, dangle, or rely on someone for support
Readings
Other forms
ぶら下がります polite form
ぶら下がって te-form
ぶら下がった past tense
ぶら下がらない negative form
1 Intransitive Verb
To hang or dangle
Describes the physical state of being suspended from a fixed point with the main body or object swinging freely below it.
Example
天井 から きれいな 飾り が ぶら下がって いる 。
A beautiful decoration is dangling from the ceiling.
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2 Intransitive Verb
To depend on / freeload
Expresses a metaphorical clinging to a person or organization for protection, financial aid, or survival.
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