縮む

ちぢむ

to shrink, to contract, to diminish (in size)

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
chijimu

Example Sentences

このセーターは洗濯すると縮むので、ドライクリーニングに出さなければなりません。

This sweater shrinks when washed, so it must be dry cleaned.