Meaning of 締める in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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締める, 〆る, 緊めるJLPT 5
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Kana Readingしめる
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Romajishimeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to tie; to fasten
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to total; to sum
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to be strict with
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to economize (economise); to cut down on
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
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Example Sentences
締める, 〆る, 緊める, しめる used in context
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You must fasten your seat belts during take-off.
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Please secure your seat belt during takeoff and landing.
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In North America it is against the law to fail to fasten your seatbelt.
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Tighten the lid so that it doesn't go bad.
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She kept a tight rein on the purse strings.
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She girded her waist with a belt.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten
On: テイ
Kun: し.まる, し.まり, し.める, -し.め, -じ.め
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