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On'yomi
サク
SAKU
Kun'yomi
しぼ.る
shiboru

squeeze

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#2046
Radicalhand(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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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