JLPT N3 Intermediate
抜く
To pull out, remove, skip, overtake, or do something to the very end.
Readings
Other forms
抜きます polite form
抜いて te-form
抜いた past form
抜かない negative form
〜抜く suffix form
1 Verb (transitive)
To pull out / remove
Describes the physical act of extracting something that is fixed, inserted, or embedded in something else.
Example
お風呂 の 水 を 抜いて おい て くれる ？
Can you drain the water from the bathtub for me?
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2 Verb (transitive)
To leave out / skip
Refers to the intentional omission of items, steps, or components that are usually included.
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3 Verb (transitive)
To overtake / surpass
Signifies moving past a competitor, vehicle, or standard to take a leading position.
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4 Suffix (attaches to a verb stem)
Suffix: To do something to the end
Functions as an auxiliary verb indicating an action is performed thoroughly to completion, often despite hardship.
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