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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
Component Breakdown
搾=
扌窄
hand + 窄
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and narrow. Squeezing with hand.
Symbolism
Exploit, squeeze, press. Represents squeezing.
Words & Expressions
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?
Yes. 搾 (squeeze) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.