Japanese

かれる

ひかれる
Meaning: to be attracted to; to be fascinated by
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 惹かれる 惹かれない
Polite 惹かれます 惹かれません
Past 惹かれた 惹かれなかった
Polite + Past 惹かれました 惹かれませんでした
Te-form 惹かれて 惹かれなくて
Potential 惹かれられる 惹かれられない
Passive 惹かれられる 惹かれられない
Causative 惹かれさせる 惹かれさせない
Imperative 惹かれろ 惹かれるな

Handwriting

惹
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Example sentences

Many people are attracted to his sincere personality.
自由な校風に惹かれて、この学校への入学を決めた。
I decided to enter this school because I was attracted to its free school spirit.
二人の出会いはまさに落花流水の如く、すぐに惹かれ合った
Their meeting was like falling blossoms and flowing water; they were immediately attracted to each other.

Usage Notes

Used when someone naturally develops interest or affection for something/someone.

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