Vocab Info

N5 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

()めるto tie, to fasten

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      1.

      to tie, to fasten, to tighten

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    2. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      2.

      to wear (necktie, belt), to put on

    3. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      3.

      to total, to sum

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    4. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      4.

      to be strict with

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    5. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      5.

      to economize, to economise, to cut down on

    6. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      6.

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

    7. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

      7.

      to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)

    All Forms

    締める 【しめる】

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    Examples

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      (くるま)のシートベルトを()める

      I fasten the car seat belt.

      • N5

      (あたま)にハチマキを()勉強(べんきょう)する

      I strap a hachimaki on my head and study.

      • N5

      運転(うんてん)(しゅ):「シートベルトを()(くだ)さい。」

      Driver: 'Please fasten your seat belt.'

      • N5

      (はは)(つね)にお財布(さいふ)(ひも)()ている。

      My mother always makes sure not to waste money.

      • N5

      遊園地(ゆうえんち)のアナウンス:「ベルトをしっかり()てください。」

      Amusement park announcement: 'Please properly fasten your seat belts.'

      • N4
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