締
し.まる
shimaru
JLPT N115 strokesKanjiLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
締 is the kanji for "Tie / Shut / Lock". A common reading is し.まる (shimaru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Tie / Shut / Lock
Also : Tie · Shut · Lock · Fasten · Tighten
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
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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