勉強 / 単語 / 締める

締める

しめる

  • to tie; to fasten; to tighten v1 vt
  • to wear (necktie, belt); to put on v1 vt
  • to total; to sum v1 vt
  • to be strict with v1 vt
  • to economize; to economise; to cut down on v1 vt
  • to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt v1 vt
beginner

Kanji

テイ

し.まる • し.まり • し.める • -し.め • -じ.め

tighten; tie; shut; lock; fasten

Grade Level 8

15 Strokes

Synonyms

〆る

しめる

  • to total; to sum v1 vt
Advanced

緊める

しめる

  • to be strict with v1 vt
Advanced

Antonyms

緩める

ゆるめる

  • to loosen; to slacken v1 vt
  • to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relieve (tension) v1 vt
  • to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions); to loosen (control) v1 vt
  • to reduce (speed); to slow down; to ease up v1 vt
  • to make more gradual (of a slope) v1 vt
Intermediate II