Contract in Japanese
"contract" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "contract". The most common choice is shown first.
縮View details →
Top pick
shrink, contract, shrivel, wrinkle, reduce
Reading: shuku
17 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of thread and lodge. Thread shrinking.
What it carries
Contraction, reduction, shortening. Represents shrinking.
Related kanji for "contract"
結Details →狭Details →
contract
ketsu · dynamic
Composed of thread and luck. Tying thread with luck.
contract
kyou
Composed of dog and pinch. Narrow enough to pinch dog.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for contract?
The most common kanji for "contract" is 縮, read as shuku. It means shrink, contract, shrivel. Related kanji: 結 (contract), 狭 (contract).
How many strokes does 縮 have?
縮 has 17 strokes.