締める

しめる

[shimeru]

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to tie; to fasten; to tighten

2.IchidanTransitive

to wear (necktie, belt); to put on

3.IchidanTransitive

to total; to sum

4.IchidanTransitive

to be strict with

5.IchidanTransitive

to economize; to economise; to cut down on

6.IchidanIntransitive

to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control

Less common meanings (2)

7.IchidanTransitiveJargon

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

8.IchidanIntransitiveJargon

to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)

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.