expression, godan verb (-ku)
attract attention; arouse interest
Used when someone deliberately tries to get another person's attention or interest, often with a nuance of romantic or social interest.
彼は彼女の気を引こうと、わざと大きな声で話した。
He spoke loudly on purpose to attract her attention.
その広
The advertisement was created to arouse consumers' interest.
expression, godan verb (-ku)
sound out; probe someone's thoughts
Used when trying to discreetly find out someone's true feelings or intentions, often through indirect questions or remarks.
彼の本音を知るために、さりげなく気を引いてみた。
I casually sounded him out to find out his true feelings.