to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle

to grasp tightly

Esp. 閉まる

to be shut; to close; to be closed

締まる only

to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit

to be locked

to tighten; to be tightened

to become sober; to become tense

Transitive verb

to tie; to fasten; to tighten

Transitive verb

to wear (necktie, belt); to put on

Transitive verb

to total; to sum

Transitive verb

to be strict with

Transitive verb

to economize; to economise; to cut down on

Transitive verb

to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt

Intransitive verb

to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)

Colloquial; Intransitive verb; Oft. as シメる

to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control

to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to compress

to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy); to oppress

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)

to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip)

to reflect upon; to digest

to step firmly (on)

to harden by treading

to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to squeeze; to bind; to wring; to screw in (e.g. a bulb)

締め上げる only

to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to pursue relentlessly; to keep under strict control; to put the screws on

締め上げる only

to settle accounts