“Wring” or “Strangle” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “絞”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “絞” means “Squeeze”, “Extort” or “Wet towel” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “絞”
Jouyou Kanji “絞” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 12 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | こう(kou) |
| きょう(kyou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | しぼ(る)(shibo(ru)) |
| し(める)(shi(meru)) | |
| くび(る)(kubi(ru)) | |
| Meanings | Wring, Strangle, Constrict |
| Press, Squeeze | |
| Extort (money) | |
| Aperture | |
| Tie-dyeing | |
| Wet towel |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “絞”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 絞刑(こうけい-ko u ke i) | Death by hanging, Hanging |
| 絞罪(こうざい-ko u za i) | Execution by hanging, Hanging, Death by hanging |
| 絞殺(こうさつ-ko u sa tsu) | Strangulation |
| 絞死(こうし-ko u shi) | Dying by squeezing one’s neck with a string, rope etc |
| 絞首刑(こうしゅけい-ko u shu ke i) | Execution by hanging, Hanging, Death by hanging |
| 絞縄(こうじょう-ko u jo u) | Hangman’s noose, Rope to hang a criminal |
| 絞盤(こうばん-ko u ba n) | Capstan |
| 紅絞(くれないしぼり or べにしぼり-ku re na i shi bo ri (or) be ni shi bo ri) | Crimson tie-dye |
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