締める
しめる
Meanings
- Ichidan verb, Transitive to tie; to fasten; to tighten Antonym: 緩める (ゆるめる).
- to wear (necktie, belt); to put on
- to total; to sum See also: 〆る (しめる).
- to be strict with See also: 緊める (しめる).
- to economize; to economise; to cut down on
- to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
- Ichidan verb, Intransitive to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)
- to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control (oft. as シメる)
Kanji
- 締 tighten. Read as しめる.
Example sentences
- 飛行機が乱気流に近付いていたため操縦士は乗客にシートベルトを締めるよう呼びかけた。
As the plane was approaching turbulence, the pilot asked the passengers aboard the plane to fasten their seat belts. - 基地の中でも外でも、シートベルトを締めなさい。
On base and off, buckle your seat-belts. - 運転中はシートベルトを締めなさい。
Fasten your seat belts while you are driving. - 運転手はベルトを締めるべきだ。
Drivers should wear seat belts. - 運転するときはシートベルトを締めなさい。
Fasten your seat belt when you drive.
Common phrases
Related forms
- 締まる (しまる) to be shut (intransitive partner)
Words containing 締める
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