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 ➥