noun

  1. stuffing, packing.
  2. Messages.shogi.endgame.
  3. final stage, end, conclusion.
  4. end (esp. of a bridge), edge.
  5. Food term.sweet eel sauce (brushed on a sushi topping). Abbreviation. Oft. written as ツメ.
  6. lowest-ranking guest at a tea ceremony.
  7. tea master.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
詰め つめ
 
詰め ツメ
つめ
ツメ

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)