Word details
締める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 締める.
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Entry
1
Transitive verb
to tie; to fasten; to tighten
Examples
離陸の際は、シートベルトを締めなくてはならない。
You must fasten your seat belts during take-off.
2
Transitive verb
to wear (necktie, belt); to put on
3
Transitive verb
to total; to sum
4
Transitive verb
to be strict with
5
Transitive verb
to economize; to economise; to cut down on
6
Transitive verb
to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
7
Intransitive verb
to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)
8
Colloquial; Intransitive verb; Oft. as シメる
to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
締
tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten
15 strokesFrequency 797JLPT N1Grade 8
On
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Kun
し.まるし.まりし.める-し.め-じ.め
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