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絞

絞 — strangle, constrict, wring

Learn the correct stroke order for 絞 (strangle), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しぼ.るshiboru、し.めるshimeru、し.まるshimaru
Strokes12
Radical糸
Frequency#1288
Meaningsstrangle, constrict, wring

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 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

絞りしぼりshibori; tie-dye; tie-dyeingnoun
絞殺こうさつstrangling (to death); strangulationnoun
絞るしぼるto wring (towel, rag); to squeezeverb
お絞りおしぼりwet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towelnoun
絞めるしめるto strangle; to constrictverb
絞首刑こうしゅけいdeath by hanging; execution by hangingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 絞 (strangle) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 絞 is #1288, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

絞りしぼり — shibori; tie-dye; tie-dyeing
絞殺こうさつ — strangling (to death); strangulation
絞るしぼる — to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 絞 have?

The kanji 絞 (strangle) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 絞?

絞 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 絞 mean?

絞 means: strangle, constrict, wring. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: しぼ.る, し.める, し.まる.

What JLPT level is 絞?

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