絞る しぼる shiboru to wring (towel, rag) JLPT N2 godan verb Common word Other meanings 2. to squeeze (fruit to extract juice), to press, to extract, to milk 3. to rack (one's brains), to strain (one's voice) The kanji in this word 絞 strangle, constrict, wring JLPT N1 · Strokes 12 In this level 縛る 地盤 しびれる 紙幣 しぼむ 縞 しみじみ 氏名 締め切り 締め切る Back to the JLPT N2 list Practise these words