締める
しめる
shimeru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

締める (しめる (shimeru)) means "to tie". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to tie

Also : to fasten · to tighten

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Example Sentences

靴ひもを締めてください。

くつひもをしめてください。

Please tie your shoelaces.

毎朝、ネクタイを締めています。

まいあさ、ねくたいをしめています。

Every morning, I tie my tie.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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