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“dangle” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitareru

Example

鍵のひもがバッグから垂れています。kagi no hi mo ga ba ggu ka ra ta re te i ma su

The key strap is dangling from the bag.

Illustration for 垂れる (dangle)

How to say “dangle” in Japanese

“Dangle” in Japanese is 垂れる (tareru).

Expresses something extending downward from a higher point, whether it hangs loosely or releases drops.

Full entry for 垂れる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 垂れる

緊張すると、額から汗が垂れます。kin chō su ru to gaku ka ra ase ga ta re ma su

When I get nervous, sweat drips from my forehead.

Tips for using 垂れる

  • In everyday Japanese, 垂れる (tareru) applies both to hanging objects such as cords and cloth and to liquid falling in drops, so the context determines whether "dangle" or "drip" is meant.

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