JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
絞 — strangle
- Reading
- コウ・しぼ.る・し.める・し.まる
- Meaning
- strangle; constrict; wring
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
絞 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・しぼ.る・し.める・し.まる and it means strangle; constrict; wring. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
絞 appears in everyday japanese words such as 絞る (to press).
Japanese words containing 絞
Frequently asked questions
What does 絞 mean in Japanese?
絞 means strangle; constrict; wring in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 絞 read?
絞 is read コウ・しぼ.る・し.める・し.まる. Reading it inside real words — 絞る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 絞 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 絞 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 絞 in a word?
A common word containing 絞 is 絞る (しぼる) — "to press". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 絞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 絞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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