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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
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
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?
Yes. 絞 (strangle, constrict, wring) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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