tie-dye; shibori
Refers to the traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique, as well as the resulting pattern.
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.
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.
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.
I bought a tie-dye patterned yukata.
Stopping down the aperture increases the depth of field.
Adjust the engine's choke valve.
deep drawing
f-number; f-stop; focal ratio