締める

verb (ichidan)しめる · shimeru

1. Englishto tie; to fasten; to tighten

   • 離陸の際は、シートベルトを締めなくてはならない。You must fasten your seat belts during take-off.

2. Englishto wear (necktie, belt); to put on

3. Englishto total; to sum

4. Englishto be strict with

5. Englishto economize; to economise; to cut down on

6. Englishto salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt

7. Englishto kill (fish, poultry, etc.)

8. Englishto strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to keep under strict control

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