締
Tighten, Tie JLPT N1
15 strokes · school grade 8 · frequency rank #797
Meaning
Tighten, Tie, Shut, Lock, Fasten
Readings
On’yomiテイ tei
Kun’yomiし.まる shimaru、し.まり shimari、し.める shimeru、-し.め shime、-じ.め jime
Radical
Components
Example sentences
- 彼らは彼女を会合から締め出した。They excluded her from the meeting.
- お座席のベルトをお締めください。Please fasten your seat belt.
- 財布の紐を締めなくてはいけない。We have to be careful with expenses.
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