占める
Meanings
Ichidan verb
Transitive verb
1. to account for; to make up; to take up
2. to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.)
3. to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind); to grip (e.g. one's heart)
4. to gain; to secure; to obtain; to win
Other spellings
しめる
Kanji used
Pitch accent
しめる
Examples31
ギャンブル
Once you get the taste for gambling, it's hard to give it up.
ある
A study shows lung cancer accounts for 17% of women's cancer deaths.
彼
He occupies a prominent position in the firm.
与党
The government got their majority at the last election.
輸入
Imported cars account for less than eight percent.
本
Books occupy most of his room.