This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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Readings

Kana: ちぢむ、ちじむ
Romaji: chijimu, chijimu
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Definition

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to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)

Kanji

Readings: シュク、 ちぢ.む、 ちぢ.まる、 ちぢ.める、 ちぢ.れる、 ちぢ.らす
Meanings: shrink, contract, shrivel, wrinkle, reduce

Example Sentences

(いのち)(ちぢ)(おも)いをした。
➥I felt as if my life had been shortened.
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セーターは(あら)ったら(ちぢ)んだ。
➥The sweater shrank in the wash.
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この(ふく)(ちぢ)んで、おまけに色褪(いろあ)せてしまった。
➥This dress shrank, and what's more it faded.
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セーターが洗濯(せんたく)(ちぢ)んだ。
➥My sweater shrank in the wash.
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(わたし)のジーンズは(あら)うと(ちぢ)んだ。
➥My jeans shrank in the wash.
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