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縮 — shrink, contract, shrivel

Learn the correct stroke order for 縮 (shrink), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 617 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュクshuku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ちぢ.むchijimu、ちぢ.まるchijimaru、ちぢ.めるchijimeru、ちぢ.れるchijireru、ちぢ.らすchijirasu
Strokes17
Radical糸
Frequency#909
Meaningsshrink, contract, shrivel, wrinkle, reduce

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

圧縮あっしゅくcompressionnoun
恐縮きょうしゅくfeeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankfulnoun
凝縮ぎょうしゅくcondensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); concentrationnoun
緊縮きんしゅくtightening; shrinkage; contractionnoun
軍縮ぐんしゅくreduction of armaments; disarmamentnoun
収縮しゅうしゅくcontraction; shrinking; shrinkagenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 縮 (shrink) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 縮 is #909, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

圧縮あっしゅく — compression
恐縮きょうしゅく — feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; being thankful
凝縮ぎょうしゅく — condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); concentration

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 縮 have?

The kanji 縮 (shrink) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 縮?

縮 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 縮 mean?

縮 means: shrink, contract, shrivel, wrinkle, reduce. On'yomi readings: シュク. Kun'yomi readings: ちぢ.む, ちぢ.まる, ちぢ.める, ちぢ.れる, ちぢ.らす.

What JLPT level is 縮?

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