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締めるしめる

tighten; attach

Verbe · Group 2 verb

戸とを閉めろしめろ。

Close the door!

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Parts of speech

Group 2 verb (ichidan) · Transitive · Intransitive

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Verb group: Group 2 (ichidan)

Verb usage: transitive and intransitive (as per meaning)

Same reading, another word

閉めるしめる — close Word card → Source
占めるしめる — occupy; represent a share Word card → Source

English dictionary meanings

to tie
to fasten
to tighten
to wear (necktie, belt)
to put on
to total
to sum
to be strict with
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.)
to strongly press (someone)
to crack down on
to keep under strict control

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