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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
Component Breakdown
絞=
糹交
thread + 交
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and cross. Wringing crossed thread.
Symbolism
Wring, squeeze, strangle. Represents squeezing.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
知恵を絞る
ちえをしぼる
To squeeze out wisdom
Thinking hard to find solutions