()める

しめる
verb (ichidan)
to tighten, to fasten
1. to tighten, to fasten
To make something tight or secure, such as a belt, tie, or screw.
ねじを()める。
To tighten a screw.
ベルトを()める。
To fasten a belt.
ネクタイを()める。
To tie a necktie.
()()()めて頑張(がんば)ろう。
Let's brace ourselves and do our best.
Set expression
2. to strangle, to choke
To squeeze tightly around the neck or throat.
(くび)()める。
To strangle.

TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive). Pair: ()まる (intransitive). Pattern: Xを()める.

HOMOPHONES:

  • ()める - to close
  • ()める - to tighten (this entry)
  • ()める - to occupy

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ねじを()める (to tighten a screw)
  • ベルトを()める (to fasten a belt)
  • ネクタイを()める (to tie a necktie)
  • ()()()める (to brace oneself)
  • ()()り (deadline; from ()める + ()る)