This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

引き締める

引きしめる、 引締める

Reading

Kana: ひきしめる
Romaji: hikishimeru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v1
vt
1

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

Kanji

Readings: イン、 ひ.く、 ひ.き、 ひ.き-、 -び.き、 ひ.ける
Meanings: pull, tug, jerk, admit, install, quote, refer to
Readings: テイ、 し.まる、 し.まり、 し.める、 -し.め、 -じ.め
Meanings: tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten

Example Sentence

ウィッチヘーゼルは、乾燥(かんそう)させずに毛穴(けあな)()()めます。
➥Witch hazel tightens pores without drying skin.
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