JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
引っかかる
To get physically snagged, deceived, or have something weigh on one’s mind.
Readings
Other forms
引っかかります polite form
引っかかった plain past
引っかかって te-form
引っかからない plain negative
1 Intransitive Verb
To get caught / stuck (physically)
Describes an object being physically obstructed, entangled, or snagged on a surface or protrusion.
Example
セーター が 釘 に 引っかかって しまっ た 。
My sweater got caught on a nail.
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2 Intransitive Verb
To be deceived / fall for a trick
Indicates falling victim to a lie, trap, or manipulative scheme.
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3 Intransitive Verb
To be on one's mind / bother you
Refers to a persistent feeling of unease, doubt, or hesitation regarding a specific detail.
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4 Intransitive Verb
To get caught (by a rule or authority)
Signifies being flagged during an inspection, failing a screening, or violating a regulation.
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