Japanese

める

つなぎとめる
Meaning: to tie fast; to fasten; to keep/retain (interest, affection, relationships)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 繋ぎ止める 繋ぎ止めない
Polite 繋ぎ止めます 繋ぎ止めません
Past 繋ぎ止めた 繋ぎ止めなかった
Polite + Past 繋ぎ止めました 繋ぎ止めませんでした
Te-form 繋ぎ止めて 繋ぎ止めなくて
Potential 繋ぎ止められる 繋ぎ止められない
Passive 繋ぎ止められる 繋ぎ止められない
Causative 繋ぎ止めさせる 繋ぎ止めさせない
Imperative 繋ぎ止めろ 繋ぎ止めるな

Handwriting

繋
ぎ
止
め
る

Example

During the storm, the boat was tied securely to the port.

Usage Notes

Literally used for securing objects like ships to prevent them from drifting. Metaphorically, it means to maintain a connection or retain someone's interest, love, or customers so they do not leave.

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