Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

to hang; to suspend; to sling; to wear (e.g. a sword); to put up (e.g. a shelf)

to hang oneself

in the form 首を吊るsee 首を吊る

to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth

Sumo

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)

Usually written using kana alone

to pucker (e.g. of a seam); to be pulled tight

Usually written using kana alone