ひける

Also written 引ける

Meanings

1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive to close; to be over; to break up (e.g. school)
2. to lose one's nerve; to feel daunted See also: 気が引ける (きがひける).

Example sentences

• 「ギターがひけますか」「はい、ひけます」
  "Can you play the guitar?" "Yes, I can."
• 私の妹はギターを大変上手にひける。
  My sister can play the guitar very well.
• 私はピアノがひけないが彼女はひける。
  I can't play the piano, but she can.

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