Word details

財布の紐を締める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 財布の紐を締める.

Dictionary

Entry

財布の紐を締めるさいふのひもをしめるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #238814
1

to tighten the purse strings; to tighten one's belt

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

property, money, wealth, assets

10 strokesFrequency 494JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ザイサイゾク

Kun

たから

linen, cloth, spread, distribute

5 strokesFrequency 877JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

ぬのし.くきれ

Nanori

string, cord, braid, lace, tape, strap, ribbon

10 strokesGrade 9

On

チュウジュウ

Kun

ひも

tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten

15 strokesFrequency 797JLPT N1Grade 8

On

テイ

Kun

し.まるし.まりし.める-し.め-じ.め

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