itō hiku
1. to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes
2. to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
Expression
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1. to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes
2. to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
1. intentional; on purpose
1. elite
1. questionnaire; survey
1. to pull; to tug
2. to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
+ 18 additional meanings1. to run (a business); to operate
2. to carry out; to perform
3. to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
1. to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
1. beginning; start
2. clue; lead
3. thread end
1. to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down