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VocabJLPT N3

to squeeze

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to wring (towel, rag)
2. to squeeze
3. to squeeze (fruit to extract juice)
4. to rack (one's brains)

This verb means "to wring," "to squeeze," or "to narrow down," such as wringing out a wet cloth or narrowing a list of candidates. It can also be used metaphorically, for example to mean extracting money from someone or squeezing every last effort out of oneself.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wrung it too hard by accident and the cloth stretched out!

Sentence 2

"Wring it more!" Mom shouted from the kitchen.

Sentence 3

Hey, water's still coming out? How much are you wringing that thing!

Sentence 4

Please avoid wringing this cloth too tightly.

Sentence 5

He asked, "Can you wring out the towel before you hand it to me?"