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. to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth

4. to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes) (Usually kana)

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