How to Write 絞 (strangle, constrict, wring) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 絞 (“strangle, constrict, wring”), indexed under the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) radical. Practice 絞 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 絞る (しぼる (shiboru) — strangle), 絞める (しめる (shimeru) — strangle).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (絞)
Primary Radical (部首): 糸 — いと / いとへん (silk/thread)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Silk, threads, textiles, weaving, and connecting ties
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 絞 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しぼ.る, し.める, し.まる) when 絞 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 絞 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
糸 (meaning) + 交 (sound コウ)
Derived from the meaning radical 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) and the phonetic component 交, giving the on-reading コウ.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 絞
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 絞 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 絞 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 絞 ("strangle, constrict, wring") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) radical. At 12 strokes, 絞 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 絞?
For 絞 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is コウ and the Kunyomi is しぼ.る, し.める, し.まる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 絞 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (しぼ.る, し.める, し.まる) when 絞 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 絞 includes 絞る (しぼる (shiboru) — strangle), 絞める (しめる (shimeru) — strangle).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 絞 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 絞 (strangle, constrict, wring), start with the 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 絞 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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