Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to become fine (of fabric).
  2. Messages.shogi.to be checkmated.
  3. to be hard pressed, to be at a loss, to reach the limits.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
詰む つむ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

packed, close, pressed
つ.める づめ キツ (7th, N2)
say, word
い.う こと ゲン (2nd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
good luck, joy, congratulations
よし キチ キツ (8th, N1)
gentleman, scholar, samurai
シ さむらい お (4th, N1)