This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

袖を引っ張らないでください。

Sentence Analyzer

引っ張らないで ください

English Translation

Don't pull my sleeve.

Furigana

(そで)()()らないでください。

Romanji

Sode o hipparanaide kudasai.

Words

(そで)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
引っ張る (ひっぱる)
to pull; to draw; to pull tight; to string (lines); to run (cable); to stretch; to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul; to tow; to lead (e.g. one's followers); to take someone somewhere (e.g. a suspect to the police); to tempt into joining; to strongly invite to join; to delay; to prolong; to lengthen the pronunciation (of a word); to quote; to cite; to reference; to pull the ball; to wear; to put on
下さる (くださる)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour; to favor

Kanji

Readings: シュウ、 そで
Meanings: sleeve, wing (building), extension, give cold shoulder
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)