shrink in Japanese
shrink in Japanese is 精神科医, 短縮する, 縮める — shrink means to become or make smaller.
shrink in Japanese
精神科医
Pronounced: seishinkai
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
短縮する
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
縮める
Pronounced: chijimeru
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
縮小する
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
尻込みする
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
縮まる
Pronounced: chijimaru
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
縮む
Pronounced: chijimu
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
What does "shrink" mean?
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verb To become or make smaller.
"The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
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verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
"She shrank from his angry stare."
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noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).
"He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident."
shrink in a sentence
- The wool sweater shrank in the wash.
- Rising costs have shrunk the company's profit margins.
- She shrank from his angry stare.
- He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shrink" in Japanese?
"shrink" in Japanese is 精神科医, 短縮する, 縮める. shrink means: To become or make smaller.
How do you pronounce 精神科医?
"shrink" in Japanese is 精神科医, pronounced "seishinkai".
How do you use "shrink" in a sentence?
Example: "The wool sweater shrank in the wash." In Japanese, "shrink" is 精神科医, 短縮する, 縮める.
Are there other ways to say "shrink" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "shrink": 精神科医, 短縮する, 縮める, 縮小する, 尻込みする, 縮まる.
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