Vocab Info

N5 る-verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

()めるto tie, to fasten

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    1. る-verb, Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to tie, to fasten, to tighten

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      2. 2.

        to wear (necktie, belt), to put on

      3. 3.

        to total, to sum

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      4. 4.

        to be strict with

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      5. 5.

        to economize, to economise, to cut down on

      6. 6.

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

    2. る-verb, Intransitive verb

      1. 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()てください。」

      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.'

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