JLPT N5 Vocabulary
締める
【しめる】
(shimeru)
Definition: 意味
to tie, to fasten, to tighten
- To secure something by tying, fastening,
- or wrapping it tightly.
- To make something firm, tight, or taut.
- To firmly close or shut something (e.g., a lid, a knot).
しめる – Example Sentences 例文
Example #1
ベルトを締める
Furigana: ベルトをしめる
Romaji: Beruto o shimeru.
English: To fasten a belt.
Example #2
ネクタイを締める
Furigana: ネクタイをしめる
Romaji: Nekutai o shimeru.
English: To tie a necktie.
Example #3
靴紐を締める
Furigana: くつひもをしめる
Romaji: Kutsuhimo o shimeru.
English: To tie shoelaces.
Example #4
ネジを締める
Furigana: ネジをしめる
Romaji: Neji o shimeru.
English: To tighten a screw.
Example #5
蓋を締める
Furigana: ふたをしめる
Romaji: Futa o shimeru.
English: To close a lid tightly.
Example #6
縄を締める
Furigana: なわをしめる
Romaji: Nawa o shimeru.
English: To tie a rope.
Example #7
口を締める
Furigana: くちをしめる
Romaji: Kuchi o shimeru.
English: To keep silent / To close one’s mouth (figurative).
Example #8
気を締める
Furigana: きをしめる
Romaji: Ki o shimeru.
English: To brace oneself / To pay attention.
Example #9
シートベルトを締める
Furigana: シートベルトをしめる
Romaji: Shiito beruto o shimeru.
English: To fasten a seatbelt.
Example #10
風呂敷を締める
Furigana: ふろしきをしめる
Romaji: Furoshiki o shimeru.
English: To tie a furoshiki (wrapping cloth).
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