絞 — squeeze; wring
絞 means “squeeze; wring”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 12 strokes. On'yomi: コウ (kou). Kun'yomi: しぼ(る) (shiboru), し(める) (shimeru). You'll see it in words such as 絞る (shiboru, “to wring; to squeeze”).
絞
- Meaning
- squeeze; wring
- On'yomi
- コウ (kou)
- Kun'yomi
- しぼ(る) (shiboru), し(める) (shimeru)
- Strokes
- 12
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Hands at work 4
How to remember 絞
Sounds like 交: both read コウ.
Parts: 糸 thread · 交 mix
Words with 絞
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 絞る | しぼる shiboru kun | to wring; to squeeze |
| 絞り | しぼり shibori kun | shibori; tie-dye |
Don't confuse it with
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