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搾

搾 — squeeze

Learn the correct stroke order for 搾 (squeeze), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)サクsaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しぼ.るshiboru
Strokes13
Radical手
Frequency#2046
Meaningssqueeze

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

搾取さくしゅexploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing drynoun
搾乳さくにゅうmilking (a cow, goat, etc.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 搾 (squeeze) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 搾 is #2046, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

搾取さくしゅ — exploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing dry
搾乳さくにゅう — milking (a cow, goat, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 搾 have?

The kanji 搾 (squeeze) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 搾?

搾 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 搾 mean?

搾 means: squeeze. On'yomi readings: サク. Kun'yomi readings: しぼ.る.

What JLPT level is 搾?

搾 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.