Shrink in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishTo become smaller, or to make clothes smaller, by washing or drying them too hot.

Definition in Japanese熱いお湯や乾燥機のせいで、服が小さくなること。

Example sentences

• 乾燥機(かんそうき)でお気(き)に入(い)りのセーターが縮(ちぢ)んじゃった。もうお人形(にんぎょう)の服(ふく)じゃん。🔊

  The dryer shrank my favorite sweater — it looks like doll clothes now.

• このジーンズ、洗濯(せんたく)で縮(ちぢ)んだのかな。それとも私(わたし)が太(ふと)っただけ？🔊

  Did my jeans shrink in the wash, or have I just put on weight?

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