JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
縮 — shrink
- Reading
- シュク・ちぢ.む・ちぢ.まる・ちぢ.める・ちぢ.れる・ちぢ.らす
- Meaning
- shrink; contract; shrivel; wrinkle; reduce
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
縮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シュク・ちぢ.む・ちぢ.まる・ちぢ.める・ちぢ.れる・ちぢ.らす and it means shrink; contract; shrivel; wrinkle; reduce. 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.
縮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 短縮 (shortening), 圧縮 (compression) and 恐縮 (shame).
Japanese words containing 縮
Frequently asked questions
What does 縮 mean in Japanese?
縮 means shrink; contract; shrivel; wrinkle; reduce in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 縮 read?
縮 is read シュク・ちぢ.む・ちぢ.まる・ちぢ.める・ちぢ.れる・ちぢ.らす. Reading it inside real words — 短縮 and 圧縮 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 縮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 縮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 縮 in a word?
A common word containing 縮 is 短縮 (たんしゅく) — "shortening". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 縮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 縮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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