Shrink in Japanese
"shrink" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shrink". The most common choice is shown first.
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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 "shrink"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shrink?
The most common kanji for "shrink" is 縮, read as shuku. It means shrink, contract, shrivel. Related kanji: 約 (shrink).
How many strokes does 縮 have?
縮 has 17 strokes.