ひきたつ – Vocabulary details

ひきたつ

Verb (5-dan, つ, intransitive)

1. to cheer up; to liven up; to become active

2. to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out

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pull; patronage; tug; discount

to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)

赤あかい薔ば薇らが彼かの女じょの白しろい服ふくをよくひきたたしていた。

The red rose made a nice contrast to her white dress.

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