絞 (shiboru) Kanji Meaning: "Strangle" | Learn Kanji with Pictures

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Drawing: Threads crossed: strangle.

絞 means strangle

constrict, wring

Threads crossed: strangle.

On'yomi

  • コウkou

Kun'yomi

  • しぼ(る)shiboru
  • し(める)shimeru
  • し(まる)shimaru

How it's built

  • 糸thread
  • 交mix

Common words

  • 絞るしぼるto wring (towel, rag); to squeeze
  • お絞りおしぼりwet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
  • 絞りしぼりshibori; tie-dye
  • 絞り込むしぼりこむto squeeze; to wring out

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