締める
N5しめる
[shimeru]
Definitions
1.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to tie; to fasten; to tighten
2.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to wear (necktie, belt); to put on
3.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to total; to sum
4.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to be strict with
5.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to economize; to economise; to cut down on
8.Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control
Less common meanings (2)
6.Ichidan verb; transitive verbJargon
to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
7.Ichidan verb; intransitive verbJargon
to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)
Example Sentences
ネクタイをきちんと締めた。
I properly tied my necktie.
ベルトを締めないと落ちてしまう。
It'll fall off if you don't tighten the belt.
出発前にシートベルトをしっかり締めてください。
Please fasten your seatbelt firmly before departure.