つる

to cramp

Also a form of

Meanings

also 攣る

  1. godan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to cramp; to be cramped; to get a cramp (in)

also 蔓

  1. noun, usually in kana vine; bine; tendril; runner
  2. bow; temple arm; sidepiece; lug arm; earpiece; part of a pair of glasses that goes over the ear
  3. connections; contacts; influence; financial supporter

In sentences

肌はだがつるつるだね。 The skin is smooth, isn't it? #10932445

それは葡萄ぶどうのつるだよ。 That's a grapevine. #10083431

瓜うりのつるに茄子なすはならぬ。 You don't get eggplants from a gourd vine. #76335

こんな格好かっこうでしつれいします。 Pardon me for being in this dress. #217382