締める

Reading

Kana: しめる
Romaji: shimeru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v1
vt
1

to tie; to fasten

2

to total; to sum

See also: 〆る (reading しめる)
3

to be strict with

See also: 緊める (reading しめる)
4

to economize; to economise; to cut down on

5

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

6

to wear (necktie); to put on (necktie)

Kanji

Readings: テイ、 し.まる、 し.まり、 し.める、 -し.め、 -じ.め
Meanings: tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten

Example Sentences

(くち)財布(さいふ)()めるが(とく)
➥Keep your purse and your mouth closed.
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彼女(かのじょ)(くつ)のひもを()めた。
➥She laced her shoes.
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(せき)のベルトをおしめ(くだ)さい。
➥Please fasten your seat belt.
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成功(せいこう)(よろこ)びをかみしめる。
➥Taste the sweets of success.
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彼女(かのじょ)(こし)にベルトを()めた。
➥She girded her waist with a belt.
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座席(ざせき)ベルトをおしめください。
➥Fasten your seat belt.
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