搾: the kanji for squeeze
搾 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means squeeze. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
搾 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
搾 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サク (saku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 搾取さくしゅ · sakushu | exploitation |
| 圧搾あっさく · assaku | compression; pressing |
しぼる (shiboru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 搾るしぼる · shiboru | to squeeze; to milk |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 牧場で牛の乳を搾った。Bokujō de ushi no chichi o shibotta.I milked a cow at the ranch.
- レモンを搾ってジュースを作った。Remon o shibotte jūsu o tsukutta.I squeezed lemons to make juice.
- 労働者の搾取が問題になった。Rōdōsha no sakushu ga mondai ni natta.The exploitation of workers became an issue.
- 圧搾した油は香りがよい。Assaku shita abura wa kaori ga yoi.Pressed oil has a nice aroma.
- 搾りたての牛乳はおいしい。Shiboritate no gyūnyū wa oishii.Freshly milked milk is delicious.
Questions about 搾
How many strokes does 搾 have?
搾 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 搾?
The on readings are saku (サク). The kun readings are shiboru (しぼる).
What JLPT level is 搾?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 搾
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.