Kanji
What does the kanji 絞 mean?
絞 means wringing, twisting; strangling. On'yomi コウ. Kun'yomi しぼ.る、し.める、し.まる.
Quick facts| On'yomi | コウ |
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| Kun'yomi | しぼ.る、し.める、し.まる |
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| Strokes | 12 |
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| Main radical | 糸 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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絞On'yomi コウKun'yomi しぼ.る、し.める、し.まる
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes
wringing, twisting; strangling
Memory hook
The cord (糸) crossed round the neck and pulled — STRANGLE, WRING.
Stroke order · 12 strokes
Common words
- 絞るしぼるto squeeze, wring; to narrow down, select
