Quick answer
詰 is the kanji for "Close". A common reading is つ.める (tsumeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Close
Also : Blame · Packed · Rebuke · Reprove · Pressed
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 詰 represents 'PACKED'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of packed.
On-reading: きつ — remember this sound by associating it with packed. Kun-reading: つ.める.
Example Sentences
容量いっぱいに詰め込んだスーツケースが重くて、持てませんでした。
ようりょういっぱいにつめこんだすーつけーすがおもくて、もてませんでした。
The suitcase stuffed to capacity was too heavy to carry.
問い詰められても、真実を言い続けることが大切です。
といつめられても、しんじつをいいつづけることがたいせつです。
Even when pressed for answers, it's important to keep telling the truth.
Vocabulary using 詰
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