| し |
|---|
| 締 |
| め |
| る |
Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- to tie, to fasten, to tighten.
- to wear (necktie, belt), to put on.
- to total, to sum.
- to be strict with.
- to economize, to cut down on.
- to salt, to marinate, to pickle, to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt.
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
- to kill (fish, poultry, etc.).
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
締める | しめる | ✔ |
Contained Kanji Breakdown
tighten, tie, shut
し.まる テイ (8th, N1)
thread
いと シ (1st, N2)