How to say 'Close' or 'Tighten' in Japanese | 締める

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The Japanese word for Close or Tighten is 'Shimeru', written as 締める in Japanese.'Close' or 'Tighten' in hiragana is しめる.

word

締める

Meaning

Close, Tighten

Reading

しめる

shimeru

Kanji

締Tighten, Bind

Explanation

The Japanese verb '締める (しめる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to tighten', which refers to making something more secure or firm, such as a screw or a knot. For example: tighten the screw「ネジを締める」(ねじをしめる). The second meaning is 'to close', which refers to shutting something, like a door or a business. For example: close the door「ドアを締める」(ドアをしめる). This verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as closing a deal or tightening a budget. It is important to note that the context of the sentence will usually clarify which meaning is intended.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5457

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 締める

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

締

Meaning

Tighten, Bind

Hiragana in the Word 締める

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

め

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 締める Through the Kanji 締

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 締 as well.

word

取り締まり

Meaning

Control, Regulation

word

締め切り

Meaning

Deadline

word

締め切る

Meaning

word

締まる

Meaning

Close, Tighten

word

抱き締める

Meaning

Hug

word

取り締まる

Meaning

Regulate, Enforce

word

締結

Meaning

Conclusion, Signing

word

握り締める

Meaning

Clench

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'Shimeru' means 'Close' or 'Tighten' .

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