Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

to tie up; to tie together; to bind; to bundle; to fasten

Usually written using kana alone

to hang (oneself)

Usually written using kana alonealso written as 縊るsee 首を括る

to summarize; to put (it all) together; to consolidate

Usually written using kana alone

to estimate; to expect

Usually written using kana alonesee 高を括る

to tie-dye

Usually written using kana alonesee 括り染め

to detain; to check; to restrain

Archaic