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pull out · extract · omit · surpass
N2On: ばつKun: ぬく、ぬける
Memory Aid
Imagine a strong HAND (手) reaching out to PULL your FRIEND (友) out of a hole. This visual connects the components to the meaning 'pull out'.
Vocabulary
抜くぬくto pull out, to extract
抜けるぬけるto fall out, to come out, to escape
抜群ばつぐんoutstanding, exceptional
選抜せんばつselection, screening
追い抜くおいぬくto overtake, to pass
Example Sentences
庭の草を抜いた。
I pulled out the weeds in the garden.
この道は車を追い抜くのが難しい。
It's difficult to overtake cars on this road.
髪の毛がよく抜ける。
My hair falls out often.
彼は仕事の能力が抜群だ。
His work ability is outstanding.