絞る
Common
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to wring (towel, rag);to squeeze
esp. 絞る
はい。ここに私たちが牛のミルクをしぼった牧場の写真がありますよ。
Yes, and here's a photo of the farm where we milked the cows.
2
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to squeeze (fruit to extract juice);to press;to extract;to milk;to express milk
esp. 搾る
3
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to rack (one's brains);to strain (one's voice)
4
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to extort;to exploit
5
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to chew out;to reprimand severely;to rake over the coals;to give a sound scolding;to tell someone off;to scold;to rebuke
often passive voice
See also:
油を絞る (あぶらをしぼる)
6
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to drill into;to train
7
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to narrow down (one's focus);to whittle down
8
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to gather up (curtain, etc.);to tighten (drawstring)
9
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to stop down (lens)
10
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to turn down (e.g. radio)
11
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
to bend (bow);to draw
12
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
sumo
to hold down;to constrict;to immobilize
13
Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
go (game)
to squeeze
See also:
絞り (しぼり)
Other forms
搾る 【しぼる】