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引っ張りだこ

引っ張りダコ、 引っ張り凧、 引っ張り蛸

Readings

Kana: ひっぱりだこ、ひっぱりダコ
Romaji: hipparidako, hipparidako
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Definitions

1

being very popular; being in great demand

2

octopus dried on skewers

Kanji

Readings: イン、 ひ.く、 ひ.き、 ひ.き-、 -び.き、 ひ.ける
Meanings: pull, tug, jerk, admit, install, quote, refer to
Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り
Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)
Readings: いかのぼり、 たこ
Meanings: kite, (kokuji)
Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 たこ
Meaning: octopus

Example Sentences

あのタレントはひっぱりだこである。
➥That talent is much sought after.
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もしすべてが彼女(かのじょ)計画通(けいかくどお)りに(すす)むなら、彼女(かのじょ)()()りだこだろう。
➥If all went according to her plan, she would be in great demand.
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あの(わか)評論家(ひょうろんか)はあちこちで()()りだこである。
➥That young critic is in high demand for a lot of places.
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