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斂 (おさ.める) — tighten | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
斂

斂

斂おさ.める

tighten

Kanji Core Concepts17 strokes

Hold to practice stroke order

Kun'yomi

おさ.める

On'yomi

レン

tightenstiffen

ANIMATION

Stroke 0 / 17

Speed1.0x

Speed1.0x

Concepts using this kanji

convergent evolution

interment

oppressive exaction (of taxes, etc.)

exaction of heavy taxes

astringency

(levying of a) heavy taxation

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