締める
Meanings
Ichidan verb
Transitive verb
1. to tie; to fasten; to tighten
2. to wear (necktie, belt); to put on
3. to total; to sum
4. to be strict with
5. to economize; to economise; to cut down on
6. to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
Ichidan verb
Intransitive verb
7. to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)
Other spellings
しめる
Kanji used
Pitch accent
しめる
Examples33
離陸
You must fasten your seat belts during take-off.
口
Keep your purse and your mouth closed.
彼女
She girded her waist with a belt.
運転手
Drivers should wear seat belts.
お
Please fasten your seat belt.
座席
Fasten your seat belt.