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引き絞る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 引き絞る

引きしぼる
きしぼ
引絞る
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #20442
1

to draw (a bow) to the limit

Examples
彼は声を引き絞って歌った。
He sang with his voice strained.
2

to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to clasp

3

to strain (voice)

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 218
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

pull
tug
jerk
admit
install
quote
refer to

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
ひ.ける
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いな
ひき
ひけ
びき
12 strokes
Frequency: 1288
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

strangle
constrict
wring

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しぼ.る
し.める
し.まる
📝

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