Lingaku締める【しめる】
Frequency rank: 6,383. – 6,390.
Alsoしめる
- to tie; to fasten; to tightenantonym: 緩める
- to wear (necktie, belt); to put on
- to total; to sumsee also 〆る【しめる】
- to be strict withsee also 緊める【しめる】
- to economize; to economise; to cut down on
- to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
- to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This usage refers to physically securing something by tying, fastening, or making it tighter.
Generated: This usage is specifically for wearing accessories such as neckties or belts, or putting on certain items.
Generated: This usage refers to adding numbers or values to calculate a total or sum.
Generated: This usage means to be strict or firm with someone.
Generated: This usage means to cut down on expenses or be frugal.
Generated: This refers to the process of salting, marinating, pickling, or making sushi by adding a mixture of vinegar and salt.
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
Generated: This usage is specific to preparing fish, poultry, or other food items by killing them.
Example sentences51 results
As the plane was approaching turbulence, the pilot asked the passengers aboard the plane to fasten their seat belts.
I was locked out! There's got to be something fishy going on.