Word details

くびれる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くびれる.

Dictionary

Entry

びれる括れるIntransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #29465
1

to be constricted; to tighten (in the middle); to narrow

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict

9 strokesFrequency 1,026JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カツ

Kun

くく.る

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