縮
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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