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知恵を絞る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 知恵を絞る

ちえをしぼる
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #31967
1

to rack one's brain

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 205
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

know
wisdom

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.る
し.らせる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さと
さとる
しり
しれ
とも
のり
10 strokes
Frequency: 925
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

favor
blessing
grace
kindness

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
めぐ.む
めぐ.み
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あや
さと
さとし
しげ
へい
やす
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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