締
し.まる
shimaru
JLPT N115 strokesKanjiLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
締 is the kanji for "Tie". A common reading is し.まる (shimaru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Tie
Also : Fasten · Tighten · Shut · Lock
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Readings
kunし.まる/ shimarukunし.まり/ shimarikunし.める/ shimerukunし.め/ shimekunじ.め/ jimeonてい/ tei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
糹帝
Example Sentences
彼はネクタイを締めた。
かれはねくたいをしめた。
He tightened his tie.
契約が締結された。
けいやくがていけつされた。
The contract was concluded.
Vocabulary using 締
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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