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[しぼ(絞)·り]
shibori
noun, suru verb

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[しぼ(搾)·り]
shibori
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English Meaning(s) for 絞り

noun, suru verb
  1. tie-dye; tie-dyeing
  2. aperture (e.g. camera, iris of the eye); aperture stop; stop
  3. contraction; squeezing; choke
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Definition and Synonyms for 絞り

Diaphragm a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens
Synonyms: 絞り, 絞る

Meanings for each kanji in 絞り

» strangle; constrict; wring

Categories 絞り is a member of

Mechanical Device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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