also: ちじむ
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
Describes something becoming smaller in size, length, or volume. Often used for physical objects, fabrics, or abstract things like lifespans.
洗濯したらセーターが縮んでしまった。
The sweater shrank after I washed it.
寒さで体が縮む。
My body contracts from the cold.