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締める しめる N5

  1. to fasten; to tie; to tighten
  2. to put on; to wear (necktie, belt)
  3. to sum; to total
  4. to be strict with
  5. to cut down on; to economise; to economize
  6. to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt; to marinate; to pickle; to salt
  7. to kill (fish, poultry, etc.)
  8. to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to strongly press (someone)

握り締める にぎりしめる

  1. to grasp tightly

引き締める ひきしめる

  1. to brace; to stiffen; to strain; to tighten

噛み締める かみしめる

  1. to bite (e.g. one's lip); to chew thoroughly
  2. to digest; to reflect upon

家計を締める かけいをしめる

  1. to economize in the household (economise)

箍を締める たがをしめる

  1. to brace oneself; to get one's act together; to pull oneself together

気を引き締める きをひきしめる

  1. to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind

気持ちを引き締める きもちをひきしめる

  1. to brace oneself; to focus one's mind; to gird up one's loins; to pull oneself together

手綱を締める たづなをしめる

  1. to bring (someone) under control; to tighten the reins

財布の紐を締める さいふのひもをしめる

  1. to tighten one's belt; to tighten the purse strings
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