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搾
On'yomi
サク
SAKU
Kun'yomi
しぼ.る
shiboru
squeeze
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and narrow. Squeezing with hand.
Symbolism
Exploit, squeeze, press. Represents squeezing.
Component Breakdown
搾=
扌窄
hand + 窄
Words & Expressions
Words written with 搾
搾乳さくにゅうmilking
搾取さくしゅbleeding dry
Proverbs & Idioms
搾り取るは一時の策
しぼりとるはいちじのさく
Squeezing dry is only a temporary measure
Exploitation is not sustainable
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 搾 mean in Japanese?
搾 means squeeze.
How do you read 搾?
On'yomi: サク (SAKU). Kun'yomi: しぼ.る (shiboru).
How many strokes does 搾 have?
搾 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 搾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
搾 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means squeeze. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.