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縮
On'yomi
シュク
SHUKU
Kun'yomi
ちぢ.む・ちぢ.まる・ちぢ.める・ちぢ.れる・ちぢ.らす
chijimu / chijimaru / chijimeru / chijireru / chijirasu
shrink · contract · shrivel · wrinkle · reduce
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and lodge. Thread shrinking.
Symbolism
Contraction, reduction, shortening. Represents shrinking.
Component Breakdown
縮=
糹宿
thread + 宿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 縮
Four-Character Compounds
伸縮自在
しんしゅくじざい
elastic; flexible; telescoping
Proverbs & Idioms
首を縮める
くびをちぢめる
To shrink one's neck
To cower from fear or embarrassment
Other kanji with the same meaning
“shrink”
“contract”
“reduce”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 縮 mean in Japanese?
縮 means shrink, contract, shrivel, wrinkle, reduce.
How do you read 縮?
On'yomi: シュク (SHUKU). Kun'yomi: ちぢ.む、ちぢ.まる、ちぢ.める、ちぢ.れる、ちぢ.らす (chijimu, chijimaru, chijimeru, chijireru, chijirasu).
How many strokes does 縮 have?
縮 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 縮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
縮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shrink, contract, shrivel, wrinkle, reduce. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.