Translation and Meaning of: 締める - shimeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 締める (shimeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shimeru
Kana: しめる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: to tie; to arrest
Meaning in English: to tie;to fasten
Definition: to grip something firmly.
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Explanation and Etymology - (締める) shimeru
The Japanese word 「締める」 (shimeru) is a verb that primarily means "to tighten" or "to fasten." It is often used in the context of tightening screws, tying ropes, or adjusting belts. This action can be physical or figurative, as in "tightening the budget," which demonstrates the flexibility of the expression in different everyday situations.
Etymologically, 「締める」 is composed of the kanji 「締」 which means "tighten" or "fasten," accompanied by the hiragana 「る」, which is part of the verb conjugation. The radical 礻 (shimesu-hen) present in the kanji 「締」 is often related to rituals or ceremonies, but in this case, it has given rise to words that indicate actions of holding or tying. This combination reflects the practical nature of the verb, which traces back to fundamental and repetitive actions of daily life.
In addition to its main meaning, 「締める」 has various uses in more specific and abstract terms. For example, it is common in sports narratives, representing the idea of "controlling" or "intensifying" the situation in a game or competition. Another application occurs in finance, where it can be used to indicate the closing of accounts or balances.
This versatility makes 「締める」 an essential word in the Japanese vocabulary, especially for those seeking to understand the nuances of the language and integrate more closely into Japanese customs and practices. Whether in daily life when adjusting a seatbelt or in expressions from the business world, understanding this word is fundamental for effective and precise communication in Japan.
Verbal conjugation of 締める
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 締める (shimeru)
- 締める - Polished Form: 締めます しめます
- 締める - Passive Form: 締められる しめられる
- 締める - Causative Form: 締めさせる しめさせる
- 締める - Potential Form: 締められる しめられる
Synonyms and similar words
- 縛る (Shibaru) - Tie, bind.
- 結ぶ (Musubu) - Join, tie, bind.
- 絞める (Shimeru) - To apply strong pressure, like in the act of strangling or tying tightly.
- 結び付ける (Musubitsukeru) - Connect or bring things together more intensely, often used figuratively.
- 結びつける (Musubitsukeru) - Join, merge, can have a more figurative sense in relation to relationships.
- 結び付く (Musubitsuku) - To be connected or related, potentially used in a more figurative sense.
- 結びつく (Musubitsuku) - To be connected or united in a more general sense.
- 結び合わせる (Musubiaわせる) - Tie or unite two or more parts specifically.
- 結びつかせる (Musubitsukaseru) - Make something or someone connect or unite with others.
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How to Write in Japanese - (締める) shimeru
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Example Sentences - (締める) shimeru
Below are some example sentences:
Beruto wo shimeru to shisei ga yoku naru
When the belt is tightened, posture improves.
When the belt is tightened, posture improves.
- ベルト (beruto) - belt
- を (wo) - object particle
- 締める (shimeru) - to press
- と (to) - connecting particle
- 姿勢 (shisei) - posture
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 良くなる (yokunaru) - improve
Nekutai wo shimeru no wa muzukashii desu
It's hard to tighten the tie.
- ネクタイ (nekutai) - necktie
- を (wo) - object particle
- 締める (shimeru) - tighten, tie
- のは (nowa) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 難しい (muzukashii) - difficult
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
Obi wo shimeru to shisei ga yoku naru
When the OBI is tightened, posture improves.
- 帯 (obi) - Japanese belt
- を (wo) - object particle
- 締める (shimeru) - tighten, tie
- と (to) - connecting particle
- 姿勢 (shisei) - posture, body position
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 良く (yoku) - well, good
- なる (naru) - become, stay
Watashi wa kutsu wo shikkari to shimerimashita
I squeezed my shoes firmly.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 靴 (kutsu) - noun meaning "shoe"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case "shoe"
- しっかりと (shikkari to) - Adverb that means "firmly" or "strongly"
- 締めました (shimemashita) - verb meaning "to tighten" or "to bind", in the past tense and polite
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