noun
tie-dye; shibori
Refers to the traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique, as well as the resulting pattern.
絞りの技法で染めたスカーフを買った。
I bought a scarf dyed using the shibori technique.
Photography term for the opening that controls the amount of light reaching the film or sensor.
絞りを開けて背景をぼかす。
Open the aperture to blur the background.
noun
General noun for the act of squeezing, wringing, or narrowing something; also used in mechanical contexts like a choke valve.
雑巾の絞りが足りない。
The cloth isn't wrung out enough.
エンジンの絞りを調整する。
Adjust the engine's choke.
noun
In the game of go, a tactic that forces the opponent into a confined shape, reducing their liberties.
この一手で黒は見事なしぼりを決めた。
With this move, Black executed a brilliant squeeze.