締める (Shimeru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to tie, to fasten, to tighten, to wear (necktie, belt)”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto tie; to fasten; to tighten
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto wear (necktie, belt); to put on
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto total; to sum
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto be strict with
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto economize; to economise; to cut down on
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt
Examples
勝って兜の緒を締めよ。
You must keep up your guard even after a victory.
口と財布は締めるが得。
Keep your purse and your mouth closed.
彼女は靴のひもを締めた。
She laced her shoes.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).