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Kanji dictionary: 絞 (strangle)
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絞
Strangle
This kanji has
12
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 8
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
strangle, constrict, wring
On reading:
コウ
kō
Kun reading:
しぼ-る、し-める、し-まる
shibo-ru, shi-meru, shi-maru
Use examples
絞殺
こうさつ
strangulation
知恵を絞る
ちえをしぼる
think hard, beat one's brains
絞め技
しめわざ
choking techniques (Judo)
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