縮
Kanji · N1
縮 / shrink
Kanji for shrink, contract, or shrivel.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ちぢ.む、ちぢ.まる、ちぢ.める、ちぢ.れる、ちぢ.らす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
縮 carries the meaning shrink, contract, or shrivel.
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Common compounds with 縮
縮まるちぢまるto shorten / to narrow / to close
縮小しゅくしょうreduction / curtailment / cut
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