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絞

On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
しぼ.る・し.める・し.まる
shiboru / shimeru / shimaru

strangle · constrict · wring

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1288
Radical糸silk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and cross. Wringing crossed thread.

Symbolism

Wring, squeeze, strangle. Represents squeezing.

Component Breakdown

絞=
糹交

thread + 交

Words & Expressions

Words written with 絞

絞めるしめるconstrict
絞りしぼりchoke
絞るしぼるwring
絞殺こうさつstrangling
お絞りおしぼりwet towel
絞首刑こうしゅけいdeath by hanging

Proverbs & Idioms

知恵を絞る

ちえをしぼる

To squeeze out wisdom

Thinking hard to find solutions

Other kanji with the same meaning

Similar Kanji

統12結12給12絶12絡12絵12紫12絢12

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 絞 mean in Japanese?

絞 means strangle, constrict, wring.

How do you read 絞?

On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: しぼ.る、し.める、し.まる (shiboru, shimeru, shimaru).

How many strokes does 絞 have?

絞 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).

Is 絞 a good kanji for a tattoo?

絞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means strangle, constrict, wring. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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