Japanese

める

しめる
Meaning: to tighten; to tie
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

締
め
る

Example sentences

He tightened his tie in front of the mirror before going to work.
シートベルトを締めるのは安全のためです。
Fastening your seatbelt is for safety.
彼女は着物を着て、綺麗な帯を締めた。
She wore a kimono and tied a beautiful obi.
彼は青いネクタイを締めている。
He is wearing a blue necktie.
ひもの結び目をきつく締めた。
I tightened the knot in the string.
車に乗ったら、まずシートベルトを締めてください。
When you get in a car, please first fasten your seat belt.
機械の部品が外れないように、ボルトをしっかりと締めた。
I tightened the bolt firmly so that the machine parts would not come off.
彼は気合を入れるために鉢巻を締めた。
He tied a headband to get himself fired up.
彼は臙脂のネクタイを締めている。
He is wearing a crimson tie.

Usage Notes

Used for belts, ties, or tightening screws.

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