Japanese

しめなおす
Meaning: to retighten; to tighten again
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 締め直す 締め直さない
Polite 締め直します 締め直しません
Past 締め直した 締め直さなかった
Polite + Past 締め直しました 締め直しませんでした
Te-form 締め直して 締め直さなくて
Potential 締め直せる 締め直せない
Passive 締め直される 締め直されない
Causative 締め直させる 締め直させない
Imperative 締め直せ 締め直すな

Handwriting

締
め
直
す

Example sentences

He retightened his loosened tie.
彼はネクタイをきゅっと締め直した。
He retightened his tie with a quick squeeze.

Usage Notes

Used for things like ties, belts, or screws that have become loose. Can also be used figuratively for one's resolve.

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