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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

=

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.