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[しゅう()·しゅく()]
shuushuku
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 収縮

noun, suru verb
  1. deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction

Definition and Synonyms for 収縮

Shrink decrease in size, range, or extent
Synonyms: 収縮, 減る, 縮む, 縮る, 縮まる
Shrinking the act of becoming less
Synonyms: 収縮, 縮み, 縮む
Contraction a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonyms: コントラクション, 収縮, 筋収縮
Shoplifting the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
Synonyms: 万引き, 収縮
Contract make smaller
Synonyms: 収縮, 狭める
Compress squeeze or press together
Synonyms: 収斂, 収縮, 圧搾, 圧縮, 締め付ける
Contraction a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
Synonyms: コントラクション, 収斂, 収縮, 短縮, 緊縮, 縮約, 萎縮
Shrinkage process or result of becoming less or smaller
Synonyms: 収縮, 緊縮, 縮み, 縮む
Condensation the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Synonyms: コントラクション, 凝縮, 収斂, 収縮, 圧搾, 圧縮, 圧迫性, 緊縮, 縮約, 萎縮

Meanings for each kanji in 収縮

» income; obtain; reap; pay; supply; store
» shrink; contract; shrivel; wrinkle; reduce

Categories 収縮 is a member of

Lessen decrease in size, extent, or range
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Shrink reduce in size
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Decrease the act of decreasing or reducing something
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Shortening act of decreasing in length
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Theft the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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Word a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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Shrinkage process or result of becoming less or smaller
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Decrease a change downward
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Tighten become tight or tighter
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Sample Sentences for 収縮

The pupils of our eyes contract in sunlight.

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