VocabJLPT N4
to fish
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Also written as 釣る

Definitions

  1. 1. to fish
  2. 2. to angle
  3. 3. to lure in
This word can refer to a vine or climbing plant, or to the act of hanging and suspending something. It is also used to describe the arms of glasses or the string of a bow, so the meaning depends heavily on context.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even so, I plan to go fishing at the ocean again next time off.

Sentence 2

"What are you planning to catch today?" I asked.

Sentence 3

He caught a big one.

Sentence 4

"Fishing here is so fun," he said.

Sentence 5

"Not catching a thing," he laughed.