Word Meaning 引き立て

ひきたて hikitate

引き立て is read as ひきたて (hikitate) and means favor.

Meaning

English

favor
favour
patronage
support
backing
recommendation

Reading

Kana

ひきたて

Romaji

hikitate

Writing Variants

引立て ひきたて hikitate

Stroke Sequence

4 Characters • 14 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 2 Kanken 9級 Rank 49353 Priority H

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

引き立つ

ひきたつ

to cheer up

立て引く

たてひく

to compete with each other (e.g. out of pride, obstinacy, etc.)

引き付ける

ひきつける

to have a convulsion

引っ掛かる

ひっかかる

to splash

引き金

ひきがね

trigger (of a gun, etc.)

引き出し

ひきだし

drawer

引き分け

ひきわけ

draw (in competition)

引き続き

ひきつづき

continuously

引き出す

ひきだす

to withdraw (money)

引き受ける

ひきうける

to contract (a disease)

引退

いんたい

retirement

引き上げる

ひきあげる

to expedite the schedule

Example Sentences

赤いドレスは彼女を引き立てた。

Her red dress made her stand out.

毎度お引き立てありがとうございます。

We really thank you for your patronage.

天気の好さがピクニックの楽しさを引き立てた。

The fine day added to the pleasure of the picnic.

その廷臣は王の多大なる引き立てに恵まれていた。

The courtier was enjoying great royal favor.