ちぢ.む
chijimu
JLPT N117 strokesKanjiLevel 91 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

縮 is the kanji for "Shrink". A common reading is ちぢ.む (chijimu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Shrink

Also : Reduce · Shrivel · Wrinkle · Contract

Readings

kunちぢ.む/ chijimukunちぢ.まる/ chijimarukunちぢ.める/ chijimerukunちぢ.れる/ chijirerukunちぢ.らす/ chijirasuonしゅく/ shuku

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

この布は洗うと縮む。

このぬのはあらうとちぢむ。

This fabric shrinks when washed.

彼の希望が縮小した。

かれのきぼうがしゅくしょうした。

His hopes diminished.

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