Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to hang, to suspend, to sling, to wear (e.g. a sword), to put up (e.g. a shelf).
  2. to hang oneself. In the form 首を吊る.
  3. Sumo term.to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth.

Godan verb, intransitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to turn upwards (as if being pulled), to be slanted (of eyes).
  2. to pucker (e.g. of a seam), to be pulled tight.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
吊る つる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

suspend, hang, wear (sword)
つ.る つる.す チョウ (Kentei Pre-1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
towel, hanging scroll, width
キン フク おお.い (11th)