縮む
ちぢむ
Also written ちじむ
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
Kanji
- 縮 shrink. Read as ちぢむ.
Example sentences
- セーターは洗ったら縮んだんだ。
The sweater shrank in the wash. - セーターが洗濯で縮んだ。
My sweater shrank in the wash. - この服は縮んで、おまけに色褪せてしまった。
This dress shrank, and what's more it faded. - 私のジーンズは洗うと縮んだ。
My jeans shrank in the wash. - 命が縮む思いをした。
I felt as if my life had been shortened.
Common phrases
Related forms
- 縮める (ちぢめる) to shorten (transitive partner)
Words containing 縮む
- 縮み上がる (ちぢみあがる) to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.)
- 縮み織り (ちぢみおり) cotton crepe
- 金玉が縮み上がる (きんたまがちぢみあがる) to shrivel up in fear
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