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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